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Audrey Kam, MD, and Sam Pappas, MD
Cancer

Advanced, Multidisciplinary GI Cancer Care at RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center With Audrey Kam, MD, and Sam Pappas, MD

Audrey Kam, MD, is the director of GI medical oncology at RUSH MD Anderson, as well as the research director of GI medical oncology at RUSH MD Anderson. She specializes in treating gastrointes...

Helen Ross, MD
Cancer

Leading-Edge Lung Cancer Care and Research at RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center With Helen Ross, MD

Helen Ross, MD, is a thoracic medical oncologist and an expert in the care of patients with cancers of the chest, including lung cancers, mesothelioma and thymic cancers. She is director of re...

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Cancer

The Importance of Esophageal Cancer Screening, Early Detection

What’s your risk of esophageal cancer?

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Cancer

Easier Prep, High-Tech Tools: Advances in Colonoscopy

What you need to know to prepare for this important test

Brenda Sanderson
Cancer

Brenda’s Story: Never Give Up

Diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, Brenda focused on surviving — and found remission

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Patient Stories

Embracing 'Going Flat'

How Nekeia Wilson overcame a breast cancer diagnosis — and found a new path in life

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Cancer

RUSH MD Anderson Opens New Cancer Center in Lisle

Advanced cancer care, now close to home

Mahzad Akbarpour, PhD
Cancer

The Impact and Promise of the Rush Cell Therapy Lab at RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center With Mahzad Akbarpour, PhD

Mahzad Akbarpour, PhD, is director of the Rush Cell Therapy Lab at RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center and is an assistant professor of Internal Medicine in the Division of Hematology, Oncology and...

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Cancer

Can Aromatherapy Help Patients During Cancer Treatment?

Study explores use of essential oils to manage side effects, promote comfort

Mary Haffner Holloway lifts her arms in celebration after participating in Swim Across America's Chicago Open Water Swim.
Cancer

A Lasting Legacy

Through Swim Across America, Mary Haffner Holloway keeps late brother’s spirit alive by participating in the event he loved — all while supporting cancer research at Rush