Brain tumor survivor thanks MD Anderson for second chance at life
On Oct. 29, 2022, David Irwin woke up in a hospital, groggy and confused. It was his 39th birthday, but it was clear this was no celebration.
“I looked around and saw nurses everywhere. I asked, ‘Where am I?’” he recalls. “My wife, Andrea, saw me wake up, grabbed my arm and said, ‘David, you’re in the ICU here in Brownsville. You had a seizure.’”
David had spent two days in the hospital, where doctors discovered he had a...
Anal cancer vs. colorectal cancer: What’s the difference?
Anal cancer and colorectal cancer both develop in the lower gastrointestinal tract, but these types of cancer differ in many ways. ...
Triple-negative breast cancer survivor finds success with integrative medicine
Jewel Johnson was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer in December 2019 at age 57. She’d visited her primary care physician in Houston...
Navigating cancer as a young adult: Common issues and how to manage them
A cancer diagnosis can be scary at any age, but navigating cancer as a young adult presents unique challenges. We spoke with Wendy Griffith, program manager for our Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Program, who shared tips to help young adult cancer patients manage common issues.
Your body may change. Here’s how to accept your body image.Whether you’re facing hair loss, scars from surgery or weight loss, cancer treatment can cause...
Navigating cancer as a young adult: Going away to college
Dealing with cancer as a teenager or young adult living at home can be difficult, but what happens when you go away to college? Whether you...