3-time skull base tumor survivor: ‘I wish I’d started treatment at UT MD Anderson’
My first experience with cancer was in December 2007, when I received an olfactory neuroblastoma diagnosis after noticing…
After a brachytherapy clinical trial, stage 4 melanoma is now cancer-free
The first time Stacy Dixon was diagnosed with melanoma, she wasn’t too concerned. A dermatologist in Oklahoma was…
From caregiver to schwannoma survivor: Why I’m sharing my story
My late husband, Tom, received treatment for kidney cancer at UT MD Anderson for several years before passing away in 2007. So,…
Young adult cancer survivor trusts UT MD Anderson to treat rare ovarian tumor
Caitlin Koehler was just 27 years old when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. After a year of…
Colon cancer survivor thankful for doctors’ thoughtful and compassionate approach to treatment
UT MD Anderson treats colon cancer recurrence Lawrence did well for years. His family moved from Florida to…
49-year leukemia survivor: Why I support immunotherapy research at UT MD Anderson
I didn’t learn that Crystal Cruises was supporting UT MD Anderson’s immunotherapy research until I became a guest speaker for the cruise line in February 2026. But finding…
Rare stage 4 sarcoma survivor: ‘Thanks to UT MD Anderson, I’m already beating the odds’
In May 2014, I was a fresh college graduate in New York City who was excited to begin…
My brain tumor journey: Finding faith and strength at UT MD Anderson
In May 2024, I had just started my summer internship at a bank and was preparing for my senior year…
Stage 4 kidney cancer survivor thankful he chose UT MD Anderson for treatment
Roberto Gonzalez was diagnosed with stage 2 renal cell carcinoma in September 2020. He had a radical nephrectomy to…
Metastatic melanoma survivor trusts UT MD Anderson’s expertise and research
Joe Eastin was first diagnosed with melanoma on his left ear in 2012. The Dallas resident had surgery…
Stage 4 cervical cancer survivor thankful for immunotherapy clinical trial
Looking back, Paulette Burkhart believes the fatigue she began experiencing in 2023 was not because she needed to…
Young adult glioblastoma survivor grateful for UT MD Anderson
In September 2021, Leah Alvarez was working as a step-down intensive care nurse with a specialty in neuroscience…