Prevention and Screening

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Dear Mayo Clinic: Defining head and neck cancer

Dr. Samip Patel explains what head and neck cancer is and how to reduce your risk of this increasingly common disease.

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Does expired sunscreen still work?

A key part of protecting your skin with sunscreen is making sure the sunscreen you're using is still effective.

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Addressing cancer concerns in the LGBTQ+ community

Dr. Jewel Kling explains why people in the LGBTQ+ community need to understand their cancer risk and work with trusted healthcare professionals to get appropriate screenings.

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Preventing cancer for future generations of Black families

Dr. Kim Barbel Johnson explains why educating patients is essential to reducing and preventing cancer deaths among Black people.

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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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Who should be screened for colorectal cancer?

Dr. John Kisiel advocates for regular screening starting at age 45 and says if colorectal cancer is diagnosed early, it is highly treatable.

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Skin cancer survivors: How to stay safe in the sunshine

Dr. Dawn Davis explains what precautions skin cancer survivors should take to stay safe while enjoying the outdoors.

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Melanoma misconception — dark skin tones at risk, too

Dermatologist Dr. Dawn Davis debunks the myth that people with dark skin are less likely to develop skin cancer.

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When to start regular breast cancer screenings

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is proposing changing its guidelines to recommend all women begin screening mammography at age 40.

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Using robotic technology to diagnose, stage lung cancer

Robotic-assisted bronchoscopy can diagnose lung cancer at its earliest stages when it's easier to treat and cure.