Volunteer finds joy and purpose in connecting with others
Human interaction and connection.
That’s what’s been most impactful to MD Anderson volunteer Arsalan Hojabri. And he quickly learned how important they are to cancer patients and caregivers as well.
Hojabri started as a college volunteer at MD Anderson in April 2024 while pursuing his master’s degree in medical science from Baylor University.
On any given day, he could be directing patients to the correct room for...
Acoustic neuroma survivor regains hearing after surgery with cochlear implant
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Her diagnosis came after...
Proton therapy helps survivor overcome two cancer diagnoses
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Stage III colon cancer survivor grateful for MD Anderson’s expertise
There was a point during colorectal cancer treatment when Tommy Allen didn’t think he was going to live. He was in pain 24 hours a day, the tumor wasn’t responding to chemotherapy and no doctor in the area was comfortable performing surgery on him due to the tumor’s location.
That was all before he got to MD Anderson. Today, Tommy is cancer-free, and he loves sharing his story of hope, commitment and triumph.
A challenging...
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Mucosal melanoma survivor trusts MD Anderson to treat rare cancer
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MD Anderson helps bladder cancer survivor through recurrences
What began as a summer family vacation in New York ended with a bladder cancer diagnosis for Houston-area resident Bill Hennessey.
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Non-Hodgkin lymphoma survivor thankful for clinical trial
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What to expect at your first mammogram
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A personal calling guides postdoctoral fellow to research tumor evolution in breast cancer
For postdoctoral fellow Rachel Dittmar, Ph.D., cancer research is more than just business. It’s personal.
Having lost her grandmother...