Non-Hodgkin lymphoma survivor grateful for fertility preservation
I often joke that parenting is more difficult than cancer treatment. Some days I feel that statement holds true, but fatherhood is a challenge that I never take for granted.
In November 2007, I was diagnosed with stage IV Burkitt’s lymphoma, a rare and aggressive type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. At the time, I was 29, and my wife and I hadn’t yet started trying to conceive.
Fertility preservation before non-Hodgkin lymphoma...
Granular cell cancer survivor: 6 tips for seeking treatment far from home
I was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive granular cell cancer in May 2017. Because the disease is so unusual, I sought treatment at MD Anderson...
Losing my brother to glioblastoma inspired me to join the Boot Walk
I was 12 when my 19-year-old brother, Brandon, was diagnosed with glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive form of brain cancer. I remember...
Why I keep coming back to the myCancerConnection Cancer Survivorship Conference
The first time I went to the myCancerConnection Cancer Survivorship Conference after being diagnosed with breast cancer, I remember feeling out of place, like I didn't belong there. “Why do these people keep coming back?” I wondered. “What are they celebrating?” I thought it was so odd.
Little did I know that 18 years later, I’d still be attending the conference. And that in between, I’d not only serve as a member of the conference...
Testicular cancer survivor: Do your self-checks regularly
Before I was diagnosed with testicular cancer at age 21 last year, I only did self-checks in the shower when I remembered to. That translated...
Inflammatory breast cancer survivor: Why I give back to MD Anderson
After being greeted by the breast cancer survivors who volunteer in MD Anderson’s Breast Center on my first day as a patient, I always knew...
Robotic surgery for cancer treatment: What patients should know
For cancer patients who require surgery as part of their treatment, our doctors sometimes rely on robotic surgery to help remove hard to reach...
Reconstructive microsurgery: What patients should know
Sometimes our surgeons must perform life-altering surgeries to remove cancer. And, in many cases, cancer surgeries have the potential to dramatically...
Chondrosarcoma survivor helps other patients find their strength
In early 2009, Hilary McQuiston-Fall was enjoying an active lifestyle full of outdoor activities in San Francisco, California. But when the...
Q&A: Understanding our Cancer Genomics Laboratory Moon Shot platform
MD Anderson’s Moon Shots Program™ is designed to reduce the time it takes to move promising cancer discoveries into the clinic, where they...
Proton therapy by night: A granular cell cancer survivor’s story
When I was diagnosed with granular cell cancer in May 2017, my doctors at MD Anderson recommended surgery, followed by six weeks of proton...
Why managing heart health during and after cancer treatment is critical
Every year, the number of cancer survivors grows. That’s why it’s becoming increasingly important for doctors to make sure cancer treatments...
Cervical cancer survivor: Why I support the HPV vaccine
Any time you’re told you have cancer, it’s not good news. Even if you catch it early and it’s only in the beginning stages, all you hear is...
Triple-negative breast cancer survivor: 'MD Anderson is my life'
Over the last two decades, I’ve learned a lot about MD Anderson as a caregiver, an employee, and most recently, a triple-negative breast cancer...
My fertility uncertainties after Hodgkin lymphoma and a stem cell transplant
Over the years, my opinion on the biggest challenge I’ve faced as a result of my Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis has changed a few times.
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Bladder cancer survivor: Why I fly 3,200 miles for an immunotherapy clinical trial
Looking back, I wish I’d asked more questions when I was first diagnosed with bladder cancer in July 2010.
I have plasmacytoid urothelial...
My rare granular cell cancer treatment: Why I chose MD Anderson
In May 2017, I was getting ready for the release of my first book, preparing to move into a new house, and looking forward to a 10-day road...