Breast medical oncologist: Collaboration, education and research are pillars of patient care
After graduating from medical school, I moved to Houston with the goal of becoming a cardiologist. But a clinical rotation at MD Anderson changed my life.
Now as a breast medical oncologist at MD Anderson, I get to help patients every day. I’m living my dream of being an oncologist at a leading research institution. And I couldn’t be happier.
Finding my perfect fit at MD AndersonOne thing I love about working at MD Anderson...
How to take medications properly: 6 questions, answered
A lot of people don’t think twice when the pharmacist at the drugstore asks them if they have any questions or need counseling about how to...
Clinical Ethics Fellow passionate about improving patient care
Maureen Pontarelli, D.Be, describes her career path as a bit unconventional.
The Rochester, New York, native attended college in Rhode...
Senior speech pathologist: Patients are my No. 1 priority
When I started my career in speech pathology, I fell in love right away. It was truly rewarding to help people communicate better, which improved their quality of life.
My patients are special to me, and I’ll do anything I can to help them. Early in my career, I had several patients with rare cancers. I wanted to learn more about cancer care so I could better address their unique needs. That desire lit a fire under me. The rest...
Motivated to do more for pediatric patients
Drawing from a deep well of motherly instinct, Lashee Jones made a life-changing decision in 2022.
She gave up her job as a building...
Leukemia nurse fulfills promise to her late mother
For Clinical Nurse Mikela Pettigrew, MD Anderson is more than a workplace – it’s a place of healing, hope and a promise fulfilled.
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Dogs boost employee wellness and morale
It all started with a question: “Why not?”
The question, posed to employees by Human Resources leaders, got Adam Siegman thinking.<...
Patient access representative supports patients, team during hurricane
As a patient access representative for Lymphoma, Graciela “Grace” Chavez is the first point of contact for many new MD Anderson patients....
Domestic violence and cancer treatment: 5 things to know
Domestic violence can happen to anyone. It affects all races, ages, educational levels, socioeconomic classes, genders and sexual orientations...
Are you a victim of domestic violence?
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) — more commonly known as domestic violence — is defined as the emotional, psychological, sexual, or physical...