Diagnosis and Treatment

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Dr. Kellie Mathis explains how colon cancer is treated and when the treatment plan might include intraoperative radiation therapy.

Dr. Anna Jones explains how donating blood can help people living with cancer.