Diagnosis and Treatment

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Advances in surgery are improving survival for people with melanoma

Dr. Tina Hieken answers questions about surgery for melanoma and research being conducted at Mayo Clinic that is helping to improve patient outcomes.

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Team approach helps farmer beat lymphoma

Jerry Haines and his wife Sherry find comprehensive care and a cure for Jerry's diffuse large B-cell lymphoma at Mayo Clinic.

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Why early treatment of esophageal cancer is critical

Thoracic surgeon Dr. Shanda Blackmon explains why it's critical to detect and treat esophageal cancer early in its development.

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Reclaiming strength and independence after rare cancer diagnosis

Alexa Lofaro finds a correct diagnosis and effective treatment for Erdheim-Chester disease, a rare blood cancer, at Mayo Clinic.

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Are colon and rectal cancers treated differently?

Surgeon Dr. Eric Dozois explains the different approaches experts take when treating colon and rectal cancer.

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Unexpected vacation ending leads to rare tumor discovery

The Iversons are shocked to learn that their 11-year-old daughter Izzy has a germ cell tumor called a teratoma, but their story has a happy ending.

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Juneteenth: Celebrating history while recognizing the continued need for action

Patient navigator Veronica Smith discusses the history of Juneteenth and the factors that contribute to racial disparities in healthcare.

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Trust and timing: How a bone marrow transplant gave a man extra birthdays to celebrate

Dean Weitenhagen reflects on his yearslong journey with acute myeloid leukemia and how a treatment he feared saved his life.

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Cancer rehabilitation: Helping people with cancer maintain and restore well-being

Dr. Andrea Cheville discusses how cancer rehabilitation can help people cope with the challenges that come with cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery.

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Bladder cancer: What you should know about diagnosis, treatment and recurrence

Dr. Mark Tyson explains how bladder cancer experts tailor treatments to each person's cancer to improve outcomes and prevent recurrence.