Rare but Aggressive Skin Cancer First, some good news: Merkel cell cancer is exceptionally uncommon. Roughly 1,600 cases occur in the US annually. But this ... [Read More] 3/19/2024 | By Laise Lopes Almeida Neera Nathan
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Advances in Colon Cancer Screening About 1 in 20 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Who should be screened? What is the latest on ... [Read More] 1/30/2024 | By Johanna Chan
Pancreatic Cancer and Diabetes A link between pancreatic cancer and diabetes seems likely but is not always present. Dr. Mark Truty looks at pancreatic ... [Read More] 1/9/2024 | By Mark Truty
Coping with Cancer During the Holidays DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A close family member recently was diagnosed with cancer. I’m struggling to be positive for my loved ... [Read More] 12/19/2023 | By Shehzad Niahi
Prostate Cancer Screenings Question: How long should men who have always had a normal PSA continue to get prostate cancer screenings? Even if ... [Read More] 11/7/2023 | By Howard LeWine, M.D.
Hormonal Therapy for Prostate Cancer Hormonal therapy is a cornerstone of prostate cancer treatment, but it has burdensome side effects. Men who take these testosterone-blocking ... [Read More] 7/18/2023 | By Charlie Schmidt
Cancer Survivor Struggles With Identity A woman has conquered cancer, but many people are impatient with her new limitations, leaving her feeling “odd.” See what ... [Read More] 5/22/2023 | By Amy Dickinson