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MD Anderson’s blog features stories from survivors and caregivers, and our experts’ insights on cancer treatment, research breakthroughs, healthy living and more.

Two generations receive treatment at MD Anderson

BY Elizabeth York

January 05, 2017

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,...

Cancerwise blog post: A father receives lymphoma treatment at MD Anderson 37 years before his son comes here for kidney cancer treatment

Cancerwise blog post: Tim Orellano took charge of his esophageal cancer treatment

Taking charge of esophageal cancer treatment

BY Elizabeth York

January 03, 2017

Tim Orellano knew something was wrong when minimal physical activity made him short of breath. “Other than acid reflux, I considered...

Cancerwise blog post: Relda Marshall is leading a normal life after pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer survivor savors normalcy

BY Elizabeth York

December 21, 2016

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

BY Elizabeth York

December 09, 2016

Pat Gruy has received six cancer diagnoses since 1978. Despite this, Pat has refused to be negative. “I don’t ever feel sorry myself,”...

Cancerwise blog post: After a melanoma diagnosis in 1978, Pat Gruy came to MD Anderson, where she's returned for five more cancer diagnoses.

Cancerwise blog post: Joseph Levingston shares his prostate cancer clinical trial treatment story.

Prostate cancer survivor shares hope after treatment

BY Elizabeth York

December 05, 2016

As an officer of three decades in the Houston Police Department, Joseph “Joe” Levingston was meticulous about details. When it came to...

Cancerwise blog post: Adrenal gland tumor survivor encourages others

Adrenal gland tumor survivor celebrates life

BY Elizabeth York

November 18, 2016

In 2005, violinist Treesa Gold became concerned when she began experiencing weight gain, hair loss and acne. She saw a doctor, who...

Cancerwise blog post: MD Anderson volunteer Roger McWaters and his late wife, Pat McWaters

From caregiver to MD Anderson volunteer

BY Elizabeth York

October 31, 2016

Even while she was undergoing chemotherapy to treat stage IV breast cancer, Pat McWaters was passionate about helping other patients....

Cancerwise blog post: Carl "Travis" Klimitchek overcomes a renal cell carcinoma diagnosis with the help of a Phase I clinical trial

Phase I clinical trial gives renal cell carcinoma survivor...

BY Elizabeth York

October 21, 2016

Because of his father’s prostate cancer history, Carl “Travis” Klimitchek always made health screenings a priority. But he didn’t...

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