MD Anderson inspires young lung cancer patient to become a nurse
Alexa DiVenere was 17 years old when doctors removed her right lung and pericardium, the protective membrane surrounding her heart.
In high school, Alexa played soccer and the flute, and was a drum major in the band. But during her junior year, those activities began leaving her short of breath with pressure in her chest.
A visit to the doctor revealed devastating news. Alexa had stage IV lung cancer.
“It was such...
Students, MD Anderson staff support music teacher through cancer treatment during COVID-19 pandemic
“You are not alone.” These are just a few of the kind words that Donya’ Easterly came home to find posted on her front door recently....