Cancer Type

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Investigating dual CAR-T cell therapy for multiple myeloma

Dr. Reona Sakemura is researching treatment resistance mechanisms in multiple myeloma to make immunotherapy more effective.

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Raising awareness of pediatric sarcoma, other childhood cancers

Dr. Wendy Allen-Rhoades discusses pediatric sarcomas and the importance of funding research and supporting families dealing with pediatric cancer.

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Mayo Clinic experts answer 4 questions about gynecologic cancer

Learn about cancers of the female reproductive system and how to catch gynecologic cancers early when they are most treatable.

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Understanding, treating lymphoma

Hematologist Dr. Stephen Ansell discusses the different treatment options for lymphoma.

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Mayo Clinic researchers study rare genetic condition to tackle colorectal cancer

Researchers found the drug erlotinib reduced the number of polyps formed in the bowels of patients with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP).

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What you should know about thyroid cancer in adolescents, young adults

Awareness of thyroid cancer symptoms and risk factors can help adolescents and young adults recognize early warning signs and find prompt treatment.

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Prostate biopsy technique reduces infection risk

Dr. Julian Gundio discusses a new way of performing prostate biopsy that reduces the chance of infection to nearly zero.

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Mayo Clinic Connect brings together 2 women with leukemia, 46 years apart

Two women diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia learn the value of patient mentorship and teach each other about the spirit of endurance.

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Ovarian cancer is hard to detect, but new and better treatments are improving survival

As cancer experts learn more about ovarian cancer and early detection, new and improved treatments are increasing survival.

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Getting the right treatment for children with brain tumors

Mayo Clinic pediatric brain cancer experts discuss what families should consider when seeking treatment for a child with a brain tumor.