Survivorship

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Cancer survivor, heart transplant recipient marks 1-year anniversary with marathon

Dr. Dawn Mussallem, a cancer survivor and heart transplant recipient, successfully completed the 26.2 With Donna marathon on Feb. 6.

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Mayo Clinic implements fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccines for immunocompromised people

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines have been updated to include a fourth dose for moderately to severely immunocompromised people.

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Planning for tomorrow: Fertility preservation and childhood cancer

Learn about fertility preservation for children with cancer and what families should consider before children begin cancer treatment.

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Matters of the heart: How cancer and cancer treatment can affect your heart health

Honor American Heart Month this February by learning about the connection between cancer and heart health.

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A third chance for a young breast cancer patient

21-year-old Jessica Florence found a lump on her breast. Until she experienced other symptoms, she did not believe the lump was serious.

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World Cancer Day: Closing the gap in cancer care

Folakemi Odedina, Ph.D., a Mayo Clinic cancer researcher and global health equity expert, explains why closing the care gap in cancer care is good for everyone.

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Answers to 3 common questions about cancer prevention

Understanding your personal cancer risk and making lifestyle changes to improve your overall health are the first steps in cancer prevention. Learn how to get started.

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Complex brain surgery gives woman more time with family

The story of Julie Berg's diagnosis and treatment for glioblastoma, an aggressive type of brain tumor.

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Regaining sexual health after cancer treatment

Learn how cancer diagnosis and treatment can affect sexual health and how you can achieve a healthy sex life after cancer treatment.

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Cancer survivor walks on the sunny side of the street

Diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in October 2020, Jennie Spencer decided to approach her journey through cancer treatment with a focus on joy.