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Glioblastoma in older adults: improving survival and quality of life

When it comes to developing a care plan for older adults with glioblastoma, it's important to weigh the benefits of treatment against side effects that might reduce quality of life.

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Finding joy after rare neurologic diagnosis

Diagnosed with paraneoplastic syndrome, Joy Carol found treatment options for the uncommon disorder that affects some people with cancer at Mayo Clinic.

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Identifying inherited gene mutations in pancreatic cancer can lead to targeted therapies, better survival

A new Mayo Clinic study finds 1 in 6 people with pancreatic cancer harbor inherited genetic mutations.

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4 things you can do to prepare for prostate cancer survivorship

Planning for survivorship means having open discussions with your health care provider about the steps you need to take to care for yourself during and after prostate cancer treatment.

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Dear Mayo Clinic: Genetic abnormalities and cancer risk

Physician assistant Casey Swanson responds to a question about cancer risk and genetic testing for a BRCA2 mutation.

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Preventive screening during COVID-19 pandemic leads to early diagnosis of treatable breast cancer

Andrea Beckendorf's decision to get breast cancer screening despite the COVID-19 pandemic led to an early diagnosis of treatable breast cancer.

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A promising new treatment for lymphedema

Research by Antonio Forte, M.D., Ph.D., a Mayo Clinic plastic surgeon, seeks to better pinpoint who is most likely to benefit from surgery aimed at regenerating a faulty lymphatic system.

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What you should know about stomach cancer

During Stomach Cancer Awareness Month, recognized in November, learn about this disease and the symptoms and risk factors that could help you stay alert.

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Dear Mayo Clinic: Advances in ablation for prostate cancer

Dr. Chandler Dora, a Mayo Clinic urologist, answers a question about ablation as a treatment for prostate cancer.

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Diversity in bone marrow transplantation gives gift of life to mom of five

Mom of five Felicia Curtis knew she had to fight when she was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2017, when she was 20 weeks pregnant with her youngest child.