What is Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)?
How do you find renewed purpose in life when a cancer diagnosis, its symptoms or treatment has fundamentally altered the way you live?
How do you reclaim your sense of self when you can no longer enjoy the things you used to do, spend time with others, or pursue a profession in quite the same way as before?
How do you thrive when you’re dealing with chronic pain, depression or even self-consciousness about changes in your...
The sandwich generation: Tips for juggling parenting and an aging parent’s cancer diagnosis
The term “sandwich generation” describes people who are raising their children while also caring for their aging parents.
Juggling...
Clinical psychologist: 7 ways to reduce excessive screen time
Spending too much time looking at your phone, tablet or laptop? You’re not alone. Excessive screen time is a problem for many of us. But for...
How art is shaping the patient experience at UT MD Anderson
A beige countryside. A winding stream. A field punctuated by a grazing cow.
Jennifer Finkel, Ph.D., knows that the artwork traditionally found in hospitals tends to blend into the wallpaper at the exact moment a patient may need it the most. That's why she’s adamant that art never be an afterthought or a finishing touch. Instead, she sees art as a cornerstone of a patient’s experience, providing mental respite, playing a role in...
How to manage body image concerns after breast cancer surgery
Losing a breast due to cancer treatment can mean different things to different people. It all depends on where you are in your life and how...
Advance care planning: What patients and caregivers should know
Advance care planning can seem daunting, but it’s a necessary process to make sure that your health care preferences are honored if you become...
A dream realized: Building attendant helps other families touched by cancer
Aurora Calderon was 12 years old and living with her family in Mexico when her sister was diagnosed with leukemia. Her mother had dreamed...
Energy efficiency empowering the future of cancer care
“Energy efficiency has very little to do with turning off lights,” deadpans Greg Norris, a mechanical engineer who directs UT MD Anderson...
Journal launch enables oncology education and quality improvement
How do you make your work more efficient without reinventing the wheel?
That’s what radiation oncologist Shalin Shah, M.D., was...
Volunteer finds joy and purpose in connecting with others
Human interaction and connection.
That’s what’s been most impactful to UT MD Anderson volunteer Arsalan Hojabri. And he quickly learned...