Pancreatic cancer survivor savors normalcy
Relda Marshall’s only pancreatic cancer symptoms seemed benign to her — stomach pains and belching after eating.
Eventually, Relda saw her local doctor in Mount Pleasant, Texas. He prescribed an acid-reducer and ordered bloodwork and an ultrasound. A follow-up CT scan confirmed that she had a two-centimeter tumor on her pancreas.
“It was a shock,” Relda says. “I had never been really sick.” After discussing the diagnosis...
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,” says...
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 his...
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 told her, “You’re 24 and healthy. Stop being paranoid.”
Unsatisfied with this response, she saw an endocrinologist a few months later. After reviewing her bloodwork, he ordered a CT scan, which revealed a 13-centimeter adrenal gland tumor. Treesa was diagnosed with adrenocortical carcinoma. A surgeon...
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. So,...
Phase I clinical trial gives renal cell carcinoma survivor life
Because of his father’s prostate cancer history, Carl “Travis” Klimitchek always made health screenings a priority.
But he didn’t expect...