Cancer caregiver finds support, acceptance in online support group
Shelly Ward is a trailblazer. As one of only a few female airplane pilots with the U.S. Justice Department’s Drug Enforcement Administration, she conducts aerial surveillance that helps dismantle drug trafficking rings and brings criminals to justice.
“My job is never dull,” she says. “I’ve got to be on my game at all times. I can’t afford to become rattled.”
But when Shelly’s husband, Kerrick, received a rare pancreatic...
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....
Leukemia survivor after COVID-19 recovery: ‘There’s always something to fight for’
Mary Hernandez didn’t realize how sick she was when she came to the MD Anderson Emergency Center on March 30. The 41-year-old was still reeling...
After overcoming coronavirus (COVID-19), surgeon donates plasma
While George Chang, M.D., battled the cough, high fever and severe body aches caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19), his immune system was producing antibodies -- “warrior” proteins that fight infections.
“I had a rough go of it, but in the end, my body produced the antibodies to beat the coronavirus,” says Chang, a colorectal cancer surgeon at MD Anderson.
Most antibodies are found in plasma -- the yellow, liquid part of...
Despite COVID-19 pandemic, MD Anderson Cancer Network enables patient to continue clinical trial
Like many people, Suzanne Damann has had to curtail her activities due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Social distancing and...
6 ways to cope with social isolation during COVID-19
As we each do our part to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) by practicing social distancing and staying home, many...
7 things to know about COVID-19 antibody testing
As more people recover from the novel coronavirus and seek to resume their normal activities, there’s been a lot of talk about testing for...
Reflections on caring for cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic
I think the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is one of the most serious – and important – times of our generation. Right now, as the U.S. heads...
My kidney cancer treatment before and during the COVID-19 pandemic
I was first diagnosed with kidney cancer in spring 2019. I had a chest X-ray because I’d recently quit smoking. My lungs were OK, but the...
17 ways to support a friend or family member with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic
Want to help a friend or loved one facing cancer during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but not sure how?
“Cancer patients...
4 COVID-19 myths
Last updated Oct. 13, 2020
Have you heard the one about how the coronavirus (COVID-19) isn’t nearly as bad as catching the flu? How...
Masks 101: What you need to know during the COVID-19 pandemic
Last updated on June 24, 2020
The best things you can do to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) are practicing social...
COVID-19 keeping you awake? Here’s how to get more sleep
Before the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many cancer patients and caregivers were already experiencing insomnia. And now, the added challenges...
COVID-19: How to separate fact from fiction
News headlines about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic seem to change by the minute. And it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the massive amounts...
Cancer treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic: FaceTime keeps couple connected
Callie Piper is a planner with a capital “P.” And nothing thrown her way during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has changed that....
Family shows support for leukemia patient despite coronavirus (COVID-19) visitor restrictions
Since Robert Alvarado was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in 2014, his family has accompanied him to each appointment, from...
Despite COVID-19, survivor gets to ring the bell with his family
Over the course of their 33-year marriage, Jack ("Pat") and Cindy Chamberlain have faced many challenges. Jack lost his job right...
MD Anderson president: How I’m practicing self-care during the COVID-19 response
Like everyone, the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has disrupted my work life and daily routines. As president of MD Anderson,...
7 ways to stay healthy when you’re stuck at home
As we practice social distancing to protect ourselves and others during the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, it’s easy...
Surgeon’s kids’ digitized cards spread hope during COVID-19 pandemic
Mara Antonoff, M.D.’s children have been hand-delivering encouragement to her patients regularly, ever since the cardiothoracic surgeon joined...
Special employee helped my dad mark radiation therapy finish during coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
Completing cancer treatment is a big deal. Frequently, it’s celebrated through a bell ringing ceremony with family and care team members....
4 ways I'm finding peace of mind during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
When I was undergoing treatment for colorectal cancer about eight years ago, it was really important that I stay away from other people, especially...