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Against the odds

Just 34 years old, Alex Kraatz has survived not one, but two different types of brain tumors, 20 years apart. This is his story.

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A preclinical step toward treating chronic dry mouth

Researchers replicated chronic dry mouth from radiation damage in preclinical models, laying the foundation for stem cell research to regenerate salivary tissue after cancer.

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Dear Mayo Clinic: What is lymphoma?

Dr. Muhamad Alhaj Moustafa explains the different types of lymphoma, how they are treated, and the importance of seeking care from a lymphoma specialist.

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Removal of both ovaries in younger women associated with increased risk of Parkinson’s

Mayo Clinic researchers report that surgical removal of both ovaries is associated with an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease and parkinsonism in women younger than 43.

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Research provides critical information about the size and growth speed of gliomas

Researchers found that animal models with a specific change in DNA developed gliomas much more frequently and in half the time compared to models without the alteration.

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Advances in treating pancreatic cancer mean options and hope

Surgical oncologist Dr. Mark Truty wants people with pancreatic cancer to know there are more treatment options available than ever before.

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Immune checkpoint inhibitors: Immunotherapy for people with triple-negative breast cancer

If you've been diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer, immunotherapy may be a treatment option. Medical oncologists Dr. Pooja Advani and Dr. Matt Goetz explain.

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Era of hope for patients with lung cancer

Thoracic oncologist and lung cancer specialist Dr. Rami Manochakian discusses advances in lung cancer management and early diagnosis.

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Stomach cancer concerns

Oncologist Dr. Mohamad Sonbol explains why there is hope for people with stomach cancer as treatments improve.

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Regeneration after rare head and neck cancer

The story of Alison O'Neill's diagnosis of angiosarcoma, a rare cancer of the blood vessels, and her road to recovery with the help of regenerative medicine.