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 of giving her sister a quinceañera when she turned 15, but she was too sick at the time. She died two years later.
From then on, Calderon dreamed of helping families affected by cancer.
“My mom felt guilty because she could not make good on her dream,” Calderon says. “So, when I came here...
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...
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...
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 manage, appointments to juggle and fear of the unknown. And in many cases, patients are going through all of this hundreds or even thousands of miles from home.
That’s where Anh Huynh comes in. As a treatment nurse navigator in UT MD Anderson’s Thoracic Center, Huynh supports patients throughout...
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...
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...