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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.

A personal mission to develop leaders to end cancer

BY Michelle Yelton

January 23, 2023

Courtney Holladay’s connection to MD Anderson’s mission began at age 4 when she learned her mom had ovarian cancer. “I don’t remember...

Courtney Holladay sits in front of a painting with her hands folded on her knee.

Marvetta Walker stands with her arms open against a textured brown wall

Driven to help other families access advanced cancer care...

BY Michelle Yelton

January 17, 2023

After losing her mother and six of her 15 siblings to cancer, everything Marvetta Walker does as executive director for Projects and...

Cancerwise blog post: Employee battling own health problems tastes resiliency experienced by patients undergoing cancer treatment

How to build resiliency and move forward

BY Michelle Yelton

November 29, 2017

The couch was Janice Simon’s refuge. Overwhelmed and exhausted, the comforting cushions and a healthy dose of HGTV temporarily kept...

A cancer survivor’s gift of gab

BY Michelle Yelton

April 21, 2016

Spend a few minutes with Cherry Sloan-Medrano, and you’ll find yourself laughing. A little longer, and you’ll probably share your life...

A personal mission to develop leaders to end cancer

Driven to help other families access advanced cancer care...

How to build resiliency and move forward

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