Prevention and Screening

Beyond weight loss: Bariatric surgery may reduce cancer risk

Dr. Maria Linnaus discusses the link between obesity and cancer risk and how bariatric surgery may reduce that risk.

AI may help predict risk of Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal cancer

Researchers are studying a risk-prediction tool that could help healthcare professionals better assess which patients need screening.

Warning signs of colorectal cancer in younger adults

Dr. Derek Ebner discusses colorectal cancer in adults under 50, the warning signs, and the importance of seeking medical treatment without delay.

Innovation in lung cancer screening, treatment

Dr. Janani Reisenauer, a Mayo Clinic thoracic surgeon, discusses innovation in lung cancer screening and treatment.

HPV-related head and neck cancer treatment is improving, but prevention is best

Dr. Katharine Price discusses HPV-related head and neck cancers, their treatment and how the HPV vaccine can help prevent them.

Establishing healthy behaviors that stick

Lisa Hardesty, Ph.D., discusses why people struggle to maintain a healthy lifestyle and offers tips to help you stay motivated.

GERD is not ‘just’ heartburn

Dr. James East explains that there can be potentially severe complications if GERD is left untreated, including esophageal cancer.

Personal journey shapes unique perspective

Dr. Linda Hasadsri's experience with genetic testing and colorectal cancer fuels a passion for helping patients find answers in the laboratory.

Sally Blackwell ‘no longer on the sidelines’ after life-changing surgery for rectal cancer

Sally Blackwell was diagnosed with rectal cancer at 33 after her second child was born. The lifesaving care she received inspired her to find work at Mayo Clinic.

You’re at risk of colorectal cancer. Know the symptoms. Get screened.

Dr. Derek Ebner shares what you need to know to prevent colorectal cancer or catch it early when it's most treatable.