Son becomes blood donor after mom’s cancer treatment
Zane Maples was one of the final donors in line to give blood at an MD Anderson community blood drive held at Conroe High School. He waited patiently throughout the donor intake process as fellow seniors completed their donations. He kept thinking of his mom.
“She’s been through so much,” he says. “This just felt like something small I could do that actually helps people like her.”
Zane and his twin brother, Brandon, were...
Treatment nurse navigator supports patients through cancer care
A cancer diagnosis can be incredibly scary and overwhelming for patients and their families. There are new terms to learn, side effects to...
How to cope with cancer ghosting
The verb ‘ghosting’ commonly describes when a friend, partner or even family member — who is still alive and well — simply vanishes from your...
Can brain tumors cause personality changes?
A brain tumor diagnosis is life-changing. Symptoms can appear suddenly, affecting both your physical and mental health.
Your brain controls much of your everyday life, including movement, vision, sensation and basic functions like walking, speaking and swallowing. Tumors can impact these functions, depending on the part of the brain on which they grow or press. Brain tumors can also impact your mood, behavior and thought processes...
Why the Champion Sisters continue to give cancer the boot
For the Champion Sisters, singing together comes as naturally as finishing each other’s sentences — both of which they frequently do. Twins...
How can you support someone who’s facing cancer?
Supporting a friend, colleague or loved one who has cancer is a delicate balancing act.
You want to help them in ways they’ll find...
What is a case manager navigator?
Navigating the transition from hospital to home can be complex, especially for cancer patients whose care often continues well beyond discharge...
Preventing and managing caregiver burnout
When you are the caregiver for a cancer patient, you play a crucial role in supporting them during cancer treatment. It’s a huge responsibility...
Estate planning checklist: How to start ‘getting your affairs in order’
Many patients come to MD Anderson for a second opinion after being told elsewhere: “Get your affairs in order.”
But what...
How to cope with cancer when you live alone
Finding out you have cancer can cause a whirlwind of emotions. Not to mention, you’ll also need to make important treatment decisions...