Cancer Type

CAR-T cell therapy restores hope for leukemia patient

After receiving CAR-T cell therapy for chronic lymphocytic leukemia through a clinical trial at Mayo Clinic, Jon Stahlecker is cancer free and feeling good.

Protecting kids from cancer with HPV vaccine

Dr. Kim Barbel Johnson explains why the HPV vaccine should be part of a routine vaccination schedule for all children.

Looking back on pancreatic cancer, 5 years later

Rita Krueger shares the lessons she has learned from her experience with pancreatic cancer diagnosis, treatment and survivorship.

Dear Mayo Clinic: Sunscreen needs for any complexion

Dr. Naiara Sbroggio Barbosa explains that people of all skin colors are at risk of skin cancer and recommends precautions to protect skin.

3 types of head and neck cancers

An overview of three types of head and neck cancer often caused by HPV: tonsil cancer, soft palate cancer and tongue cancer.

Mayo Clinic expert describes 3 common brain tumors and their treatment

Neuro-oncologist Dr. Wendy Sherman gives an overview of meningioma, glioblastoma and secondary brain tumors.

Understanding lung nodules: Determining risks and diagnosing

Dr. June Chae explains what lung nodules are and why it's important to have them evaluated to rule out lung cancer.

Dear Mayo Clinic: Breast density reporting and supplemental testing

Drs. Lauren Cornell and Kristin Robinson explain breast density and the breast cancer screening options available for women with dense breasts.

Gift of Gratitude: Woman returns to cherished horses after cancer and transplant at Mayo Clinic

Paula Quinn didn't know if she'd ever ride horses again after treatment for an aggressive form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma damaged her heart. But a transplant gave her a second chance.

Advances in surgery are improving survival for people with melanoma

Dr. Tina Hieken answers questions about surgery for melanoma and research being conducted at Mayo Clinic that is helping to improve patient outcomes.