Caregiver Stories

Lung cancer survivor Jim Melson talks about making the decision to choose MD Anderson for his treatment, and how our multidisciplinary approach helped make his decision easy. Request an appointment at MD Anderson by calling 1-877-632-6789 or online:

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Elise Robinson was eight years old when she was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer. Elise’s mom, Jennifer, shares their family’s cancer journey and experience with MD Anderson Cancer Center. Elise had an innovative rare surgery at MD Anderson. It’s been four years since her surgery, and Elise is enjoying the same activities as other teenagers including playing softball and running cross country. “MD Anderson makes the best out of a bad situation,” says Jennifer. 100% of the funds raised from Energy Transfer and Sunoco employees will go towards innovative research and patient care to help kids like Elise. To learn more visit: Request an appointment at MD Anderson by calling 1-877-632-6789 or online:

Patience. That's Dixie Frantz's main advice for anyone undergoing cancer treatment. Dixie's husband Rick was diagnosed with stage IV kidney cancer. There was a large tumor on his left kidney and smaller tumors in both lungs, liver, chest area and several areas in the bone. Rick received his treatment at MD Anderson, including a promising immunotherapy clinical trial. Through all the treatments, Dixie had to remind herself to be patient. Appointments, blood work, therapy...it all takes time, so you must have faith in the doctors and the staff that they have your best interest at heart. Read more about Dixie and Rick