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Uterine cancer survivor: 3 things I love about MD Anderson

BY Kirsten Arendes

December 15, 2020

When I was diagnosed with clear cell endometrial carcinoma — a rare type of uterine cancer — in late July, there was no question as to where I would seek my treatment. I’ve lived in the greater Houston area for almost 20 years, so I was very aware of MD Anderson’s reputation.

But hearing about a place and actually experiencing it for yourself are two very different things. Here are three examples of why I believe MD Anderson deserves...

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Uterine cancer survivor Kirsten Arendes
Uterine cancer survivor Kirsten Arendes wearing a mask

Uterine cancer survivor: Please wear a mask

BY Kirsten Arendes

November 20, 2020

The past few months have been a little hard for me. For one thing, there’s the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. For another, I was diagnosed with...

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