“If I were your son, what exactly would you have me do?” This was my question to Alfred Yung, M.D., as I looked him directly in the eye on Oct. 3, 2006. He told me, and I followed his instructions.

Nine years later, I am alive and well. Dr. Yung and his team at MD Anderson saved my life.

You or a loved one may be now where I was nine years ago. If so, I am pleased to share some of what I learned through my experience battling...