Diagnosis and Treatment

Over 25 years as a Mayo Clinic patient, Ann Mackey finds answers, treatment for multiple bouts of cancer, and a way to give back.

Hodgkin lymphoma derailed 20-year-old Brescia Dover's plans to become a professional photographer. Mayo Clinic helped her get them back on track.

Dr. Rich Byrne, a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon, explains how brain tumors are classified and what that means for treatment.

Dr. Tanios Bekaii-Saab explains common causes of liver damage, how it can lead to liver cancer and what you can do to prevent it.

Dr. Sikander Ailawadhi says physicians are identifying, monitoring and eliminating blood cancer earlier thanks to new treatments.

Dr. Travis Grotz discusses how hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) works and the potential benefits of the treatment.

Dr. Touré Barksdale, a Mayo Clinic cancer rehabilitation and palliative medicine specialist, explains the benefits of palliative care.

Dr. Keith Knutson discusses lung cancer vaccine research at Mayo Clinic and how physicians might use vaccines for other types of cancer.

Dr. Robert McWilliams discusses who's at risk for pancreatic cancer, the need for aggressive treatment and the hope clinical trials offer.

Mark McNiven, Ph.D., and Tanios Bekaii-Saab, M.D., Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers, explain what cancer is, how it develops and why it's challenging to treat.