11 tips for cancer caregivers from our Facebook community
At MD Anderson, we consider our cancer caregivers to be cancer survivors, too. After all, our caregivers walk every step of the way...
4 holiday party tips for cancer patients
For many, the holidays mean food and fun with friends and family. But for us cancer patients and survivors, the holidays mean the...
Why I'm thankful after my esophageal cancer diagnosis
Last fall, I had trouble swallowing. I assumed it was acid reflux and went to the doctor for some swallow tests. My doctor also...
What my kids should know about sun safety
Sometimes I ponder the inevitable conversation with my kids about my melanoma diagnosis. I know I can dodge the subject for a while...
A stem cell transplant patient looks to returning home
I decided to keep a diary of my stem cell transplant experience so it might help others in preparing for their stem cell...
Dating after tongue cancer
Not too long ago, one of my good friends got hitched and, over a year later, got married to the man of her dreams. It was a gorgeous...
Making peace with my vulvar cancer diagnosis
When I was first diagnosed with vulvar cancer, I wasn't sure what journey lie ahead of me. So many decisions to make.
When my...
Facing uncertainty after thymoma treatment
I have found a lot of new normals after my thymoma diagnosis. There is the new normal of a few aches and pains, reminders of surgeries...
Infant leukemia survivor reflects on 'the hospital that...
I've been a fighter since I was a baby. As a childhood cancer survivor, strength runs through my blood and every cell I have.
At...
The faces of cancer
My husband Jerry and I left on a Sunday to drive to MD Anderson for yet another anal cancer checkup. The weather was forecasted to be...