MD Anderson serves patients from across the globe while making its home in one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the United States. This means diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are inextricably linked to our mission to end cancer.
In May 2022, Ranna Parekh, M.D., joined MD Anderson as chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer. While MD Anderson had previous chief diversity officers, this expanded role enables...
Navigating one of the largest cancer centers in the world can be daunting, especially if you’ve just had a medical procedure or treatment....
Leadership. Dependability. Teamwork. Problem-solving. These attributes essential for U.S. service members also are highly sought after by...
Cancer can have a lasting effect on a patient.
That’s why rehabilitation is often so important after cancer treatment or surgery.
But how would a patient fare if physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) came before any cancer care? That’s a question a multidisciplinary team at MD Anderson continues to explore through prehabilitation, or prehab.
Prehab is used to help improve the strength, endurance...
Last fall, Carol Porter, D.N.P., joined MD Anderson as vice president of Nursing Practice and chief nursing officer. In this role, she provides...
Our nurses are known for providing compassionate care. But they also help improve patient outcomes through their commitment to research and...
Franklin Wynn always knew his natural willingness to help others would lead to a career in nursing. But becoming an oncology nurse wasn’t...
Picking up the phone to order a nutritious, freshly prepared meal that's delivered by an attendant wearing a tuxedo might seem more common...
After receiving a stem cell transplant, Judy Waxman faced a long road to recovery. She knew she would have to rely on her inner strength to...