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October 25, 2019October 25, 2019

Novel treatment gives triple-negative breast cancer patients new hope

For people battling metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), one of the most aggressive forms of the disease, options are often limited. Joyce O’Shaughnessy, MD, an oncologist on the medical staff at Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center at Dallas and the holder of the Celebrating Women Chair in Breast Cancer Research, has worked tirelessly to … Continue reading Novel treatment gives triple-negative breast cancer patients new hope

October 21, 2019October 25, 2019

Why cancer hates believers like me

There was no history of cancer in my family. With the diagnosis no one wants to hear, that history changed. As I approached my 70th birthday, I had no idea how grateful I would be to survive that milestone. During the months leading up to my diagnosis, I had gone from being active in my church and … Continue reading Why cancer hates believers like me

October 15, 2019October 16, 2019

Why Kristin Chenoweth dreams of a world without breast cancer

An interview with Kristin Chenoweth at the 20th annual Celebrating Women Luncheon in Dallas. Speaking to an audience of more than 1300 supporters — donors, researchers, physicians, patients, survivors and loved ones — Kristin shared how her life has been touched by breast cancer and why it’s important to be proactive. Proceeds from the luncheon … Continue reading Why Kristin Chenoweth dreams of a world without breast cancer

October 8, 2019December 6, 2019

Why fighting cancer is like learning how to swim

Before cancer, I did not know how to swim, but I am learning. Journeying through cancer three times has taught me how. Recently, I was asked to speak at a luncheon for Swim Across America, an organization that supports cancer research. Swim Across America holds an annual fundraising event in Dallas for cancer research and … Continue reading Why fighting cancer is like learning how to swim

October 3, 2019October 10, 2019

Why cancer hates warriors like me

So, here I was… Finally going to my general practitioner to get him to look at my swollen lymph nodes. I feel great and figure my never-ending allergies are simply acting up again, but I go to the doctor anyway just to make everyone feel better. Give me antihistamines or a shot, and I’ll be … Continue reading Why cancer hates warriors like me

September 6, 2019September 18, 2019

What I’ve learned watching my husband fight pancreatic cancer

Our cancer story is like millions of others. We certainly aren’t special. But we certainly are scared, broken, traumatized, frustrated, angry and sad. We are also hopeful, grateful, strong, supported and full of life. My husband, Thomas, was diagnosed with stage IVB pancreatic cancer in June 2018. He was 56 years old. There is no … Continue reading What I’ve learned watching my husband fight pancreatic cancer

July 11, 2019September 11, 2019

Why I became a patient navigator

Most of us have experienced cancer from at least one perspective — as a family member or friend, a caregiver, a patient or perhaps a volunteer. Each perspective is different, like looking through a prism. My story links all of these. My journey with cancer began as that of a loved one. My mother-in-law and … Continue reading Why I became a patient navigator

May 14, 2019May 9, 2019

5 lessons cancer patients have taught me about faith

One of the first lessons I learned starting out as a young chaplain 23 years ago was to listen. My experienced supervisor assured me that the patients I encounter will be some of the wisest people with whom I’d ever have the privilege of conversing. He was right, and I’ve been listening ever since — … Continue reading 5 lessons cancer patients have taught me about faith

May 4, 2019May 7, 2019

How this man’s heartburn led to cancer

When you hear the word “heartburn,” you probably don’t immediately make the leap to “cancer.” But Sam Douglass does. It’s easy to dismiss that uncomfortable burning in your chest as the inevitable consequence of a particularly heavy meal, but chronic heartburn is more serious than you may realize. Though still rare, esophageal cancer related to … Continue reading How this man’s heartburn led to cancer

April 22, 2019April 22, 2019

Chronic heartburn linked to one of the fastest-growing cancers in America

We all experience the occasional bout of heartburn, or acid reflux, especially after a particularly large or fatty meal. Although uncomfortable, that burning sensation in your chest likely doesn’t cause much concern. But did you know that heartburn has actually been linked to esophageal cancer? Chronic heartburn, often caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, … Continue reading Chronic heartburn linked to one of the fastest-growing cancers in America