Myelodysplastic syndrome survivor: UT MD Anderson helped me overcome cancer and become a mom
I’ve always wanted to have children. It’s something I’ve known about myself from a very young age.
So, when I found out the treatment I needed for myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) would almost certainly put me into chemotherapy-induced menopause, I had to make some decisions.
Fortunately, I was already at UT MD Anderson when the time came to make them. And, with the help of UT MD Anderson’s Leukemia Center and Oncofertility...
CAR NK cell therapy clinical trial puts follicular lymphoma survivor into remission
When JC Cox was diagnosed with a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma called follicular lymphoma in 2006, the now-retired HVAC technician sought treatment...
Can UV light really be used as a cancer treatment?
Normally, you probably hear health care professionals talk about ultraviolet (UV) light regarding sun safety.
That’s because...
Your stem cell transplant consultation: Questions to ask
Your doctor may recommend that you undergo a stem cell transplant if you’ve been diagnosed with a blood cancer, such as leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma or myelodysplastic syndrome — or even a bone marrow failure syndrome such as aplastic anemia.
This procedure replaces blood cells that have been damaged by cancer or chemotherapy with healthy cells. But before you move forward with a stem cell transplant...
Understanding stem cell transplants
A stem cell transplant is often the best option to treat blood cancers, such as leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma and ...
Opportunistic infections: What cancer patients need to know
An opportunistic infection is one that a person with a healthy immune system is unlikely to get. It happens when bacteria or some other pathogen...
Understanding allogeneic stem cell transplants: What you need to know
Stem cell transplants use healthy, immature cells to replace those that either aren’t working properly in a person’s bone marrow or have been...
Need a stem cell transplant? 4 tips to make your life easier
Cancer patients usually have to make some lifestyle adjustments to accommodate their treatment. That could mean anything from taking time...
Fraternal twin of leukemia survivor: Advice for navigating a sibling’s cancer diagnosis
When my twin brother, James, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in June 2013, everyone was shocked. We were only 19 at the time. Cancer...
Leukemia survivor, breast cancer caregiver: Why I joined MD Anderson’s Boot Walk to End Cancer
My wife, Lorraine, is a 17-year breast cancer survivor, thanks to the treatment she received at MD Anderson in 2007. So, when I was diagnosed...