30-year brain tumor survivor grateful for UT MD Anderson
Phenomenal.
That¡¯s how Kendra Warren describes her UT MD Anderson care team.
¡°UT MD Anderson is the best. I would never go to another hospital,¡± says the 56-year-old brain cancer survivor. Her care team has managed her ongoing treatment and coordinated her long-term care since her first appointment in 2000.
This year, as Kendra celebrates 30 years of survival, she¡¯s reminded of how far she¡¯s come and is thankful for...
How to detect colon cancer without a colonoscopy
Current screening guidelines suggest that people at average risk for colorectal cancer should get their first colonoscopy at age 45. But concerns...
Art Space volunteer uses drawings to make an impact and build connections
Art has long been recognized as having healing power. That¡¯s one of the reasons Leslie Cromeans chose to volunteer at UT MD Anderson¡¯s Art...
Young adult ovarian cancer survivor: ¡®Be aggressive when it comes to your health¡¯
It took several months before Elizabeth Jardinella learned the cause of the mysterious symptoms she¡¯d been having since giving birth to her daughter.
The 25-year-old mother of two was juggling a career and being a wife to an active-duty service member. Then, an ovarian cancer diagnosis left her fearful and uncertain.
She came to UT MD Anderson, where her care team successfully treated the cancer. Now, she¡¯s sharing her story...
Leukemia survivor finds hope and connection at UT MD Anderson
In early 2024, Leigh Ann Chiles had just turned 50. She and her husband, Chris, were empty nesters who had just moved into their new home...
Cancer of unknown primary (CUP) survivor grateful for UT MD Anderson
When John Clark III was diagnosed with cancer of unknown primary (CUP) in April 2023, he was shocked and scared. CUP is a rare cancer that...
Rectal cancer survivor thankful for UT MD Anderson¡¯s patient-centered care
At age 54, Chris Gibson worked out five days a week and ate a healthy diet. He felt like he was in the best shape of his life.
Then...
What is the glycemic index?
You probably know that eating a nutritious, balanced diet is important for your overall health. But when it comes to carbohydrates, not all...
Anaplastic thyroid cancer survivor finds perfect fit at UT MD Anderson
In June 2021, Leslie Mellinger was diagnosed with anaplastic thyroid cancer, the rarest and most aggressive type of thyroid cancer. She was...
Metastatic breast cancer survivor: ¡®UT MD Anderson saved my life¡¯
Gladys Gakuu was diagnosed with stage 2B breast cancer in 2012. She was 29. She had a mastectomy with breast reconstruction surgery, followed...