Five-time cancer survivor: Don’t put off checkups during COVID-19
I’ve been coming to MD Anderson for almost 11 years now, because I have a rare genetic condition called Li-Fraumeni Syndrome. It puts me at much greater risk of developing many different types of cancer over my lifetime. I’m only 36 now, and I’ve already had five cancers: adrenal, breast, thyroid, melanoma and sarcoma.
Normally, I get my checkups at MD Anderson every three months, just to make sure nothing new has cropped up. My...
Best of Cancerwise 2016: 10 inspiring quotes from our patients and caregivers
When you’re facing cancer, a mantra may help you stay
focused and hopeful. And often, the best mantra for your journey comes from ...
Best of Cancerwise 2016: Cancer patient and survivor stories
This past year, dozens of MD Anderson patients and survivors shared their cancer journeys with us. In the process, they’ve shared...