Multiple myeloma survivor: Staying positive is a way to give back to others
When Marie Chaplinksy went in for a checkup with her cardiologist in March 2017, she was surprised when she was called back to have her bloodwork done for a second time. Her test results showed that she was very anemic, and her doctor noticed other concerning markers.
After the second round of tests, her cardiologist suspected that she had cancer and referred her to MD Anderson.
Marie, now 71, set up an appointment at MD...
My proton therapy treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic
After retiring from a 35-year career teaching and coaching at my dream job, I’d planned to spend time with my wife, Joanna, and enjoy my favorite...
Astrocytoma survivor: Why I chose MD Anderson for treatment
I believe everything happens for a reason. So, when I was diagnosed with anaplastic astrocytoma — an aggressive type of brain cancer — in...
MD Anderson helped me achieve my family dream after non-Hodgkin lymphoma treatment
In 2016, my husband and I were trying to expand our family. A swollen lymph node almost derailed our plans entirely.
I’d felt the lump in my neck by chance one day, when I rubbed my hand along the underside of my jaw. I thought it was an abscess caused by a failed root canal.
It turned out to be advance stage high grade B cell lymphoma, a subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Though grateful not to be pregnant at the time...
11 things to know about COVID-19 testing
Last updated on June 27, 2021
Whether you're planning a trip or suspect you may have the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), you may...
4 tips to get moving if you are stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic
Karen Basen-Engquist. Ph.D., has managed to stay physically active during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. According to a recent...
For follicular lymphoma survivor, time is on her side
When Maribeth Holzer asked her family doctor about a curious lump in her right armpit, she never suspected it was follicular lymphoma...
How to get the most out of your virtual visit
To help reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and make it easier for patients to see a doctor without leaving home, MD Anderson...
Have an MD Anderson appointment during the COVID-19 pandemic? Here's what to know
Last updated on Aug. 11, 2020
Despite communities beginning to lift “stay home” orders during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic...
Mantle cell lymphoma patient benefits from clinical trial despite COVID-19 pandemic
Charles Salazar lives in New Jersey, but considers Houston his “second” home.
For four years, he and his wife, Debbie, have been traveling...
Nurse creates magical moments to lift patients’ spirits
Natalie Sanchez knows that entering a treatment center like MD Anderson for the first time can be very intimidating for a newly diagnosed...
COVID-19: Businesses are reopening. Is it safe for cancer patients to go out?
As states begin to lift coronavirus stay-at-home orders and reopen businesses, people are beginning to venture out in public more frequently...
Breast surgery fellow: Why my coronavirus diagnosis led me to donate plasma
As a mom, fellow in breast cancer surgery and a former general surgery resident, I’m used to handling tough situations. But this past March...
A nurse’s notes from the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic
I’ve always been interested in critical care nursing. I find the complexity of caring for patients on the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) invigorating...
Creative ways our employees are supporting our patients during the COVID-19 pandemic
As we all face unprecedented changes and challenges brought by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, kindness matters more than ever....
Disinfectants 101: 9 things to know
Regular handwashing, consistent social distancing, wearing a mask in public, and frequent disinfection of high-touch objects remain the best...
Chief Nursing Officer: Our nurses shine in COVID-19 response
When the World Health Organization (WHO) designated 2020 as The Year of the Nurse and Midwife in honor of the 200th anniversary of Florence...