By Meredith Whittemore The best advice often comes from those who’ve actually walked a mile in your shoes. Three breast cancer survivors treated at Memorial Hermann Cancer Centers across Greater Houston offer these words of advice and encouragement to women who may be going through treatment right now and those who are waiting to schedule their [Continue Reading]
From the NICU to the Swimming Pool: Preemie Heart Surgery Patient Making a Big Splash
By Evan Koch Alexandra “Alex” Merhan’s trip to the pool in mid-August was a milestone event for many reasons. After more than a year of swim lessons, the 3-year-old was skilled and confident enough to join her instructor in the water for the first time without either of her parents by her side. But the [Continue Reading]
Surviving Breast Cancer at 32: My Story
By Samantha Sosa I try to regularly perform breast self-exams, but as a working mom with a 2-year-old daughter, my life often gets busy. Not long ago, I had forgotten to check myself for a while and had also gained weight over time. When my job hosted a friendly weight-loss competition similar to “The Biggest [Continue Reading]
BREAST CANCER: It’s in My Genes
By Kristen Adams Before I was even born, breast cancer was a part of my life. It’s a part of my family history. It’s in my genes, literally. By the time I was born, almost every female on my mom’s side of the family going back several generations had died of breast cancer, and I [Continue Reading]
As Marathon Nears, Runners Get Fit and Healthy for the Big Race
By Drew Munhausen With the Chevron Houston Marathon less than three months away, Brenda Hilton, a 71-year-old runner with more than two dozen marathons under her belt, is already preparing for the big race. Hilton said weekday runs are becoming more consistent and they are accompanied by longer runs on the weekends. However, it wasn’t [Continue Reading]
Young Dad’s Hardest Job Ever: Coming Back from a Stroke
By Jade Waddy It was a typical evening at home for Keith Smith , who was getting his 8-year-old son and 12-year-old daughter ready for bed on a school night, when his life would change forever. On February 12, the 40-year-old father of two, had just finished playing tooth fairy for his son when he [Continue Reading]
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