When 76-year-old Dr. Arthur Hamberger reflects on his 50-year career as a physician, the first thing that comes to mind are his patients. While each patient’s story is different, they all share something in common – their admirable courage and resilience in the face of adversity. The same thing can also be said of their [Continue Reading]
Three-Time Cancer Survivor Finds Solace and Hope in Canopy Survivorship Center
Many people go through numerous trials throughout their lives, but few have gone through as many as Cheryl Ward. The 61-year-old has survived homelessness, depression, Hurricane Harvey, ovarian cancer, stage IV breast cancer and now she is dealing with stage IV lung cancer. Through all of these difficulties, though, her faith has never wavered; rather, [Continue Reading]
Longtime Friends Ring the Bell Together After Breast Cancer Treatments at Memorial Hermann
Martha Maggard and Laura Wong had known each other since the 1990s when they first met while working at the same elementary school. Maggard was a secretary to the principal and Wong was a teacher. After 11 years working together, the women lost touch after Maggard retired. The next time they saw each other was [Continue Reading]
Keep It Moving: Exercise as the key to health during and beyond cancer treatment
By Dr. Carolina Gutierrez, MD Gone are the days we say “lie down and take it easy” when it comes to cancer treatment. Research findings show how regular exercise is a key part to staying healthy during and beyond cancer treatment. From making healthier food choices to quitting smoking, exercise remains one of the most [Continue Reading]
Spotlight on Breast Cancer Awareness Month: A New Dawn
By Alexandra Becker In Nov. 2014, Dawn McDonald noticed a small lump on her skin, just below her collarbone. She had never seen it before and even asked her husband if, perhaps, she had just missed it. She’d always been one to stay on top of her health and maintain all recommended screenings, so anything [Continue Reading]
In Lauryn’s Memory: Raising Awareness about Childhood Cancers
By Alexandra Becker As a seasoned nurse and now, a clinical coordinator for Women’s Services at Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, Danielle Criswell has always prided herself on her ability to be both empathetic and professional, helping guide countless families in their health journeys. But when her five-year-old became ill in 2018, Danielle was faced with [Continue Reading]
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