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Small cell vs. non-small cell lung cancer: What’s the difference?

Cancer
Hearing the words “lung cancer” can be overwhelming. On top of the emotions that come with a diagnosis, you’re suddenly learning medical terms you may have never heard before. One of the first things your care team may explain is...

The long-term effects of COVID: Do you have COVID depression?

COVID-19
Long COVID can be debilitating, with long-lasting physical symptoms like fatigue and breathing difficulties for months and even years after exposure. But we're now understanding that the mental health impacts of COVID-19 can be just as serious—and often last even...

From stroke survivor to nursing student: A teen discovers her calling

Brain Health
For Katie Rangel, the final weeks of her senior year of high school were supposed to be filled with excitement: shopping for a prom dress, celebrating her impending graduation and dreaming about the future. Instead, just days before her senior...
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Finding freedom from back pain: Melba’s journey to reclaim her active life

Back & Neck
For years, Melba had been the kind of person who stayed busy. She exercised regularly, had a bustling social life and took full advantage of the many activities offered at her senior living community. But when back and leg pain...
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7 warning signs of cancer in your body: When to talk to your doctor

Cancer
Cancer affects millions of people worldwide, and while the word itself can be frightening, the good news is that early detection and treatment significantly improve outcomes—which is why it’s important to pay attention to your body.As many cancer symptoms can...
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“A walking testimony:” How faith carried Janet through breast cancer

Cancer
When you meet Janet High, one thing becomes clear almost immediately—her faith shines through every word she speaks. Whether she’s greeting patients as an emergency room secretary at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Plano or sharing her story...
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Bonny’s story: Facing lung cancer with courage

Cancer
As a smoker of nearly 30 years, Bonny is grateful for her life today. Looking back, she knows just how lucky she is. When Bonny first started losing weight in early 2021, she was excited—after all, she’d been trying to...

Happily ever after: Couple ties the knot after lifesaving liver transplant

Transplant
When Brandi and Pete fell in love, he was healthy—but liver disease was slowly taking its toll. Brandi knew in her heart it was her destiny to save his life by donating her liver. This is their love story, in...