Ependymoma patient no longer takes anything for granted

BY MD Anderson

As far back as high school, Kendal Mills had numbness and tingling in his shoulder and arm. He was a baseball pitcher, and doctors ordered tests, which revealed nothing concerning, so they said it was a pinched nerve.

He had a serious motorcycle accident in 2003, during which his helmet cracked and fell off his head.

A few years later, on the job at an oil refinery, he stood up quickly, smacked his head on a pipe and...

Mark Gilbert, MD., with Kendal Mills

Your diet: When small steps equal big change

BY Amber Presley

Most people kicked off the New Year with plans for a healthier 2013. But many of us have already fallen off track.
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Strengthening relationships during the cancer journey

BY Sarah Hines - Social Work Counselor

"Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope."
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Heart disease and cancer: Get the facts

BY Liza Sanchez

I recently organized my closet, determined to find some old photos taken at the Houston Zoo during my childhood.

The photos evoke...

Couple fights leukemia together as they celebrate their first anniversary

BY Lucy Richardson

Newlyweds Harry and Marie Moore have a lot in common.

They both share a strong faith in God, enjoy music and being outdoors, and...

Massage for cancer patients: 4 tips to find a qualified therapist

BY Sat Siri Sumler

It has been known for thousands of years that massage feels good, helps relieve pain, stress and other symptoms, and is safe if given by an...

Getting a second opinion: Why it matters

BY Donna Patricia Brown

My pathology report from Fort Smith said the new breast cancer tumors had mutated from my original breast cancer. It was now breast cancer...

Child life specialist makes a big difference for one young patient

BY Will Fitzgerald

When 6-year-old Allie Alvarado came to MD Anderson's Proton Therapy Center, she was nervous and didn't know what to expect. Her fear, however...

Cancer patient and volunteer dedicates his time to help others

BY John Biondi

"Hmmm, looks like there's some stuff there," my doctor said as he read the report of my chest x-ray.

That "stuff,&...