Prevention and Screening

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Endometrial cancer associated with polycystic ovary syndrome

Dr. Kristina Butler, a Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center gynecologic oncologist, explains how PCOS increases the risk of endometrial cancer.

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Liver cancer rates are increasing rapidly, mainly due to liver damage

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.

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Bridging the digital divide to help rural smokers quit

Enhancing digital literacy and improving access to the internet and digital devices may make it easier for rural smokers to quit.

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Advances in pancreatic cancer screening

Dr. Michael Wallace, a Mayo Clinic interventional endoscopist, discusses pancreatic cancer screening and research advancements.

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No ‘lesser evil’ when it comes to tobacco use

Dr. Jon Ebbert explains that all forms of tobacco use carry significant health risks and can lead to cancer.

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Vaccines: The next frontier of lung cancer treatment and prevention

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

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Mayo Clinic Q and A: Screening for skin cancer: Who is at risk?

Dr. Collin Costello explains who is at risk for skin cancer, what happens during a skin cancer screening and how skin cancer is removed.

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Myth: Thyroid cancer occurs less in men than in women

Drs. Victor Bernet and Ashish Chintakuntlawar discuss the widespread belief that thyroid cancer affects women more than men, and why a personalized approach is best for screening and treatment.

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Mayo Clinic study finds dysfunctional white blood cells linked to heightened melanoma risk

A new study shows people with monoclonal B-cell lymphocytosis (MBL) may have an elevated risk for several health complications, including melanoma.

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Treating liver cancer

Dr. Lionel Kankeu Fonkoua, a Mayo Clinic medical oncologist, discusses liver cancer symptoms, treatment and prevention.