Young adult angiosarcoma survivor: Why I went to MD Anderson for my cancer treatment
There’s no real history of cancer in my family. So, when I was diagnosed with a stage II soft tissue cancer called angiosarcoma in June 2024, I was in complete disbelief. This disease is so rare that only 200 to 300 patients are diagnosed with it in the U.S. each year.
Anyone who gets that kind of news knows it takes a few minutes to fully digest. Once I did, though, I was devastated. As a 30-year-old newlywed, I felt...
Heart cancer: Insights on diagnosis, treatment and research
The heart pumps blood to send vital oxygen throughout the body. It’s a maze of four chambers: two on the left and two on the right. Blood...
Angiosarcoma survivor aspires to become an oncologist
Michael Scott has always kept his support system in mind. That was true when he was diagnosed with angiosarcoma more than five years ago,...
How to support a friend through hair loss
When a friend faces cancer, she will probably endure many experiences that are unique to cancer patients. The uniqueness of these experiences can make it difficult to know how to support her. One such experience is the hair loss caused by some chemotherapy treatments.
I know friends are eager to provide compassionate support when someone loses her hair. I’ve been the friend wanting to give support, and I’ve been the one staring...
The perfect gift for your friend with cancer
My friends bought me paper plates for my 34th birthday, and it was the most perfect gift. The day before, I had been diagnosed with a rare...
Angiosarcoma survivor: 3 ways to support a friend with cancer
As a cancer survivor, I hear this often: “My friend was just diagnosed with cancer. How can I show my support? I’m so afraid I’ll say or do...