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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.

5 tips for thriving after an unexpected medical retirement

BY Lillian Dooies

October 31, 2019

Some people work all of their adult lives anticipating the joys of retirement. Planned retirement can be very exciting. But unplanned...

Acute myeloid leukemia survivor Lillian Dooies

After my acute myeloid leukemia treatment, check-ups feel...

BY Lillian Dooies

July 30, 2019

I first came to MD Anderson in January 2013, after being diagnosed in Florida with acute myeloid leukemia. I didn’t know it at the...

What to pack for your hospital stay

BY Lillian Dooies

March 28, 2016

Packing for a hospital stay is never an easy task. Unless your family can bring items from home or make a run to the corner store, you...

Thriving after my bone marrow transplant

BY Lillian Dooies

February 23, 2016

I am a thriver, a bone marrow transplant survivor. I can say this because of the support of my family, friends, doctors at MD Anderson...

5 tips for thriving after an unexpected medical retirement

After my acute myeloid leukemia treatment, check-ups feel...

What to pack for your hospital stay

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