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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...
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...
Dialysis or transplant? During kidney failure, know your options
Transplant
When your kidneys are no longer working effectively, waste products and fluid build up in the blood. When kidneys fail—often because of diabetes, high blood pressure or hereditary conditions—the damage can spread to other parts of the body. If you’re...
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...
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...
“Liver buddies” for life: Niece saves her aunt’s life through organ donation
Transplant
As aunt and niece, Demaris and Brittney have always had a special bond. For them, family is everything. So, when Brittney found out that Demaris needed a new liver, she didn’t hesitate to offer hers. Now self-described “liver buddies,” the...
How to care for summertime stitches and staples
Trauma
Being active can make life more fun, but if you’re not careful it can also keep you in stitches and sutures and staples (oh, my!).Betty-Ann Svensden, MD, a pediatrician on the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White Clinic –...
Burn care: Keep it clean and cool and dry
Trauma
Sometimes what seems like the right thing to do is the worst thing to do. That’s the way it is with burn care. The usual treatment for cuts, scrapes and wounds is antibacterial ointment and a bandage—but that’s not so...