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What men under 40 should know about testicular cancer

Urologist and oncologist Dr. Timothy Lyon explains what men should know about testicular cancer.

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People with pancreatic cancer are living longer, thanks to improved approaches

Drs. Mark Truty and Robert McWilliams explain how new and improved treatment methods are helping people with pancreatic cancer live longer.

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Prostate cancer: screening and treatment

Radiation oncologist Dr. Carlos Vargas discusses prostate cancer screening and treatment.

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Dear Mayo Clinic: How early should I be screened for lung cancer?

Thoracic surgeon Dr. Stephen Cassivi explains how lung cancer screening programs can save lives.

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Mayo Clinic researchers ID potential gene marker for treating pancreatic cancer

Researchers have identified a gene marker that may lead to a more effective, precision treatment for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, the most common type of pancreatic cancer.

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Why are menthol-flavored cigarettes a concern?

Dr. J. Taylor Hays, director of Mayo Clinic's Nicotine Dependence Center, explains why menthol-flavored cigarettes cause concern.

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November cancer awareness: Clinical trials for pancreas, lung, stomach cancers and more

A new blog series to raise awareness about clinical trials and their important role in cancer care.

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Mayo Clinic receives National Cancer Institute grant for breast cancer research

Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center has been awarded a five-year, $12.1 million Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) grant in breast cancer from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

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Polyps: Colon cancer culprits

Read this Q&A from Dr. Ajay Singh to learn why regular screening to identify and remove colon polyps is so important.

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Researchers hope to eliminate hepatitis, a common risk factor for liver cancer

Lewis Roberts, M.B., Ch.B., Ph.D., and Essa Mohamed, Ph.D., discuss their research and what they hope to achieve through their work to close the gap in health disparities.