Two generations receive treatment at MD Anderson
In 1980, Jack Brown was 38 and busy working in oilfield sales. When a lump appeared on his left groin, he ignored it until his wife,...
Taking charge of esophageal cancer treatment
Tim Orellano knew something was wrong when minimal physical activity made him short of breath. “Other than acid reflux, I considered...
Pancreatic cancer survivor savors normalcy
Relda Marshall’s only pancreatic cancer symptoms seemed benign to her — stomach pains and belching after eating.
Eventually, Relda...
Resilience in the face of a 38-year cancer journey
Pat Gruy has received six cancer diagnoses since 1978. Despite this, Pat has refused to be negative. “I don’t ever feel sorry myself,”...
Prostate cancer survivor shares hope after treatment
As an officer of three decades in the Houston Police Department, Joseph “Joe” Levingston was meticulous about details. When it came to...
Adrenal gland tumor survivor celebrates life
In 2005, violinist Treesa Gold became concerned when she began experiencing weight gain, hair loss and acne. She saw a doctor, who...
From caregiver to MD Anderson volunteer
Even while she was undergoing chemotherapy to treat stage IV breast cancer, Pat McWaters was passionate about helping other patients....
Phase I clinical trial gives renal cell carcinoma survivor...
Because of his father’s prostate cancer history, Carl “Travis” Klimitchek always made health screenings a priority.
But he didn’t...