Cancer Type

Why some patients with breast tumors could possibly avoid a mastectomy

Dr. Judy Boughey explains why some people with multiple tumors may be able to receive a lumpectomy followed by whole-breast radiation therapy.

You survived thyroid cancer. What’s next?

Nurse practitioner Katherine Prinsen shares what she discusses with her thyroid cancer patients when planning for the future.

Dear Mayo Clinic: How to manage dry mouth during cancer care

Dr. Jeffrey Janus explains what causes dry mouth and the challenges it creates and offers tips to manage the condition.

Mayo Clinic study reveals proton beam therapy may shorten breast cancer treatment

A condensed hypofractionated schedule of proton therapy resulted in excellent control of cancer while sparing surrounding tissue.

Breast cancer in Hispanic women in the US, importance of screening

Dr. Carlos Vargas, a Mayo Clinic radiation oncologist, explains why preventive breast cancer screening is vital to saving lives.

Life after ovarian cancer: Coping with side effects, fear of recurrence, and finding support

Megan Grudem, a Mayo Clinic nurse practitioner, shares how she helps ovarian cancer patients navigate life after diagnosis.

Targeted radiation therapy: Y-90 and liver cancer

Dr. Jeremy McBride explains Y-90, a type of targeted radiation therapy that may be an option for people with liver cancer.

What’s the right colorectal cancer screening option for you?

Dr. Johanna Chan explains how screening can help prevent colorectal cancer and discusses alternatives to colonoscopy.

What do you know about these 3 rare childhood cancers?

Learn about three rare types of cancer that affect children: retinoblastoma, rhabdomyosarcoma and Wilms tumor.

Mayo Clinic researchers publish key findings about cell proteins to determine effectiveness of immunotherapy for colorectal cancer

Findings can assist care teams in predicting if someone with advanced colorectal cancer will benefit from immunotherapy.