Surgical relief from lymphedema
When Paula Bell was diagnosed with stage III breast cancer in her left breast in 2007, she had chemotherapy prior to undergoing a mastectomy, and then radiation and drug treatment. But eventually, Paula’s arm began to swell due to lymphedema, localized fluid retention and tissue swelling that can result from treating breast cancer, as well as melanoma, sarcoma and pelvic cancer.
Her surgeon recommended she see Edward Chang, M.D...
It takes a village to get through cancer
For weeks before my fourth tumor removal surgery (my third in as many years), I carefully prepared for this major event. I made sure my work...
Fertility and cancer: 10 things to know
Patients' fertility can be affected both during cancer treatment – when an unplanned pregnancy could be a serious problem – and later, if...
A cancer survivor’s gift of gab
Spend a few minutes with Cherry Sloan-Medrano, and you’ll find yourself laughing. A little longer, and you’ll probably share your life story.
“People tell me I’m easy to talk to,” Sloan-Medrano says. “My husband always says I know everyone in the elevator, baggage claim at the airport, everywhere.”
That ability to relate easily to people allows her to fulfill her passion for sharing knowledge.
“I love to be an advocate...
Building a nursing pipeline
Franklin Wynn always knew his natural willingness to help others would lead to a career in nursing. But becoming an oncology nurse wasn’t...
Understanding neuropsychology and chemobrain
Jeffrey Wefel, Ph.D., started out as a professional soccer player. But after an injury, he went on to study injuries of the brain, inspired...
A makeover for the Rotary House
Facing cancer is hard. Traveling out of town for treatment can make it even harder.
For more than 20 years, Rotary House has served...
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma: Just another adventure
I am an adventurous 65-year-old. I hike long distances and climb high altitudes. I have been an above-knee amputee since I was 29, but I have...
Surviving HPV-related cervical cancer twice
I hadn’t heard of the human papillomavirus (HPV) before my routine well woman exam in 2004. But when my gynecologist asked if I’d like to...
Putting my thyroid cancer diagnosis in the rearview mirror
When I’m asked about my journey with MD Anderson, I’m immediately taken back to a sunny, windy day on the roads of Cozumel, Mexico. In many...
How art helped my daughter cope with MDS treatment
My oldest daughter, Josey, had had low platelet counts since she was born, but the doctors always said it was nothing serious. When Josey...