Cancer Type

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What young men need to know about testicular cancer

Urologist Dr. Matthew Ziegelmann discusses the diagnosis and treatment of testicular cancer.

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Mayo Clinic discovery in bone marrow cancer points to potential drug targets

New research finds that patients with ASXL1-mutant chronic myelomonocytic leukemia have distinctive epigenetic changes that can activate harmful genes and cause the cancer to grow faster.

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Dr. Shanda Blackmon answers questions about esophageal cancer treatment

Learn what to expect from surgery for esophageal cancer, as well as reconstruction, chemotherapy, radiation and recovery.

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Why lung cancer screening is important, especially for minorities

Annual lung cancer screening is now recommended for adults ages 50-80 who have a 20 pack-year smoking history.

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Support group buoys young adults with cancer

Mayo Clinic's Young Adult Cancer Support Group helps young people cope with cancer diagnosis, treatment and survivorship while navigating the transition to adulthood.

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Head and neck cancers are becoming increasingly common

April is Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of these diseases from Dr. Daniel Ma.

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Esophageal cancer is one of the deadliest cancers

Thoracic surgeon Dr. Shanda Blackmon discusses the risks, causes, diagnosis and treatment of esophageal cancer.

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39 years after amputation, a new procedure is helping Mary Shalz walk comfortably

Learn how osseointegration is helping amputees regain their mobility.

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Younger than 50? Don’t rule out colorectal cancer

Here's what everyone should know about the rise of colorectal cancer diagnoses in younger people.

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Mayo Clinic researchers advocate new approach to breast cancer prevention

Advances in breast cancer prevention have resulted in new and innovative opportunities to modify breast cancer risk.