A librarian who’s done it all
At various points in her life, Adela Justice has spent her days working as a librarian and her evenings playing electric bass in bands...
Stressed out? Advice for coping
We all face situations that can be demanding or harmful, or lead to fear and worry. That’s especially true if you or a loved one is...
Making art matter
Dragons are protectors, the young patient believed. So she envisioned herself standing next to a dragon in a giant digitally printed...
Doctor's play: Balancing miniature houses and medicine
Growing up, Patricia Eifel loved to paint, draw and play the piano. But once she started medical school, Eifel discovered she no...
Physical therapist brings songs and dance to cancer patients
Growing up in Jefferson, Texas, Jasia Russell, didn't know anything about physical therapy.
That changed when Russell was 16 and her...
How our pathologists help our patients
It's not unusual for a patient to arrive at MD Anderson with one diagnosis and leave with a different one.
For example, when...
Could home-based monitoring enhance your cancer care?
Imagine if you could monitor your health between clinic visits and quickly share the details with your care team.
That's the...
How a PACU nurse helps our patients, one smile at a time
When Annamma Thomas began working here in 1981 as a nurse in the ICU, her colleagues soon dubbed her "Little Anna" to distinguish...
Therapy program addresses body image concerns
You can't always see cancer's side effects. Yet, changes in appearance or bodily functions sometimes lead to depression, anxiety and...