Why a sarcoma patient loved celebrating the holidays at MD Anderson
In December 2011, I was preparing for sarcoma surgery and knew I'd soon be using a wheelchair or walker.
With all that ahead of me, I was dreading spending the holidays in the hospital. After 25 rounds of radiation as part of my sarcoma treatment, hadn't I already been through enough? I was only 21 years old, and I wanted my freedom and to be able to enjoy my favorite time of year with my family and friends as I always had....
My sarcoma journey
My first appointment at MD Anderson was on my 21st birthday. Happy birthday to me, right?
After being diagnosed with biphasic synovial...
How a nurse helped me through my sarcoma treatment
At 21 years old, I was enjoying the new sense of independence that college brought. But this newfound freedom and self-sufficiency began to...