Young adult ovarian cancer survivor: ‘Be aggressive when it comes to your health’
It took several months before Elizabeth Jardinella learned the cause of the mysterious symptoms she’d been having since giving birth to her daughter.
The 25-year-old mother of two was juggling a career and being a wife to an active-duty service member. Then, an ovarian cancer diagnosis left her fearful and uncertain.
She came to UT MD Anderson, where her care team successfully treated the cancer. Now, she’s sharing her story...
Leukemia survivor finds hope and connection at UT MD Anderson
In early 2024, Leigh Ann Chiles had just turned 50. She and her husband, Chris, were empty nesters who had just moved into their new home...
Cancer of unknown primary (CUP) survivor grateful for UT MD Anderson
When John Clark III was diagnosed with cancer of unknown primary (CUP) in April 2023, he was shocked and scared. CUP is a rare cancer that...
Rectal cancer survivor thankful for UT MD Anderson’s patient-centered care
At age 54, Chris Gibson worked out five days a week and ate a healthy diet. He felt like he was in the best shape of his life.
Then, a rectal cancer diagnosis shook up his whole world.
His wife, Taylor, had recently lost her mom to pancreatic cancer – just six weeks after she was diagnosed.
“She lived in Atlanta and couldn’t make it to UT MD Anderson in time,” Chris recalls. “After my rectal cancer diagnosis, Taylor...
What is the glycemic index?
You probably know that eating a nutritious, balanced diet is important for your overall health. But when it comes to carbohydrates, not all...
Anaplastic thyroid cancer survivor finds perfect fit at UT MD Anderson
In June 2021, Leslie Mellinger was diagnosed with anaplastic thyroid cancer, the rarest and most aggressive type of thyroid cancer. She was...
Metastatic breast cancer survivor: ‘UT MD Anderson saved my life’
Gladys Gakuu was diagnosed with stage 2B breast cancer in 2012. She was 29. She had a mastectomy with breast reconstruction surgery, followed...
What is broken heart syndrome (Takotsubo cardiomyopathy)?
You may have heard someone say they were “heartbroken” after a major loss or stressful event. While that expression is usually not meant literally...
Personalized cancer care helps pancreatic cancer survivor get back to life
Joseph Lecak has a zeal for life. He enjoys golfing, tending to his vegetable garden and traveling all over the U.S. with his softball team...
4-time cancer survivor finds security and comfort at UT MD Anderson
When Tamara Mitchell first came to UT MD Anderson in November 2023, she had already been diagnosed with three types of cancer.
In 2018...