Diagnosis and Treatment

After a lymphoma diagnosis, Bill McDermott seeks treatment at Mayo Clinic, leading to remission and the chance to drive his car again.

Dr. Judy Boughey explains why some people with multiple tumors may be able to receive a lumpectomy followed by whole-breast radiation therapy.

Nurse practitioner Katherine Prinsen shares what she discusses with her thyroid cancer patients when planning for the future.

Dr. Jeffrey Janus explains what causes dry mouth and the challenges it creates and offers tips to manage the condition.

A condensed hypofractionated schedule of proton therapy resulted in excellent control of cancer while sparing surrounding tissue.

Megan Grudem, a Mayo Clinic nurse practitioner, shares how she helps ovarian cancer patients navigate life after diagnosis.

Dr. Jeremy McBride explains Y-90, a type of targeted radiation therapy that may be an option for people with liver cancer.

Shawn Ehlers, Ph.D., explains what onco-psychology is and how it's used to help people cope with the stress of cancer and its treatment.

Learn about three rare types of cancer that affect children: retinoblastoma, rhabdomyosarcoma and Wilms tumor.

Findings can assist care teams in predicting if someone with advanced colorectal cancer will benefit from immunotherapy.