Cancer patients: 5 ways to maintain holiday cheer
The holidays can be difficult when you or a loved one is undergoing cancer treatment. But while your usual traditions may be interrupted, the holiday spirit can still be found.
We asked several survivors how they coped with cancer during the holidays and what advice they had for patients undergoing treatment during the holidays. Here's what they had to say.
Focus on what makes you happiest about the holidays
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Our 5 most-watched videos from 2013
In 2013, we shot videos covering everything from groundbreaking research to wisdom from our patients and caregivers to MD Anderson's hidden...
Best of Cancerwise 2013: Our experts' most helpful insight
No matter where you are in your journey, cancer can raise more questions than answers. But by doing your research and adhering to the adage...
Best of Cancerwise 2013: Advice for cancer caregivers
Caring for a cancer patient can be very rewarding, but it can be stressful, too. During the past year, some of our experts and caregivers have shared great advice for caregivers.
Check out these blog posts for our most helpful advice for cancer caregivers.
5 health tips for cancer caregivers
When caring for a loved one, it's easy for your own health to take a backseat. But it's essential that you stay...
Best of Cancerwise 2013: Cancer patient and survivor stories
Throughout the year, our cancer patients and cancer survivors shared insight, advice and stories from their cancer journeys, giving us inspiration...
Cancer patients: How to help your kids during the holidays
The holiday season can bring comfort and joy through family traditions, social celebrations and school events. However, if you're a cancer...
Cervical cancer survivor: 7 ways cancer patients can stay mentally strong
During my recurrent cervical cancer treatment, I knew that mental strength was as important as my physical strength. But it was something...
Exploring your options: Why a myelodysplastic syndrome patient didn't settle
Options. That's all Richard Ware wanted when he was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a form of leukemia, in July 2013.
<...Chondrosarcoma patient: Dealing with pre-appointment anxiety and doubt
The thoughts start kicking in about a week before I leave for MD Anderson. Once I've finished all the practical preparations, I struggle to...
Pancreatic cancer patient: 'I try to enjoy everything I can, when I can'
On the fifth anniversary of the day she entered remission, Mai Salem was told her pancreatic cancer had returned.
At first, Mai was...