Receiving an AML diagnosis while pregnant: A survivor looks back

BY Kellie Bramlet

Seven months into her pregnancy with her second child, Melissa DeLeon was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
  Several weeks before her diagnosis, she had begun experiencing AML symptoms. She was dizzy and nauseous. She bruised easily, had lost all appetite and was often tired. She went to her doctor for blood work. After the test, the doctor handed her a large, sealed envelope and told her to go to the address on the...
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) survivor Melissa Deleon shares her story of facing leukemia during pregnancy.

How an anaplastic astrocytoma diagnosis made our family closer

BY Lisa Talbott

My family had always been close. My parents taught my three siblings and me to value our faith and our family. But we never knew how much...

Small cell cervical cancer (SCCC) survivor finds support online

BY Diane Talley

By the time my retirement rolled around in 2006, we had it all planned. My husband had been retired for several years, and we were excited...

Glioblastoma survivor: Don't ignore the symptoms

BY Kellie Bramlet

When it comes to health, Deborah Britting has one message for others: Don't ignore potential symptoms. As a glioblastoma survivor, she's speaking...

Ependymoma survivor overcomes vision loss, making music career 'a real possibility'

BY Trevor Adams

After my ependymoma treatment, I thought I might not ever be able to play music again. But fast-forward four years, and I am about to transfer...

Melanoma survivor: 'Being tan is not worth my life'

BY Lisa Garvin

Kimberly Bowness started using tanning beds because she wanted to get rid of tan lines before junior prom. 

"Looking back...

Bile duct cancer patient: 'It feels like hope'

BY Cindy McConkey Cox

"Are you nervous?" my daughter asked as I was getting ready for my first proton radiation treatment at MD Anderson.

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A breast cancer survivor reflects on the meaning of Mother's Day

BY Estelle Racusin

As a breast cancer survivor, I see Mother's Day as a time of reflection and thankfulness.

When I married my husband, I told him I...

Squamous cell carcinoma patient runs 28th Boston Marathon

BY Kellie Bramlet

After running the Boston Marathon 27 times, you'd think Bob Lehew would have experienced every trial a runner could face. But this year, he...