Survivorship

The right way to talk with someone who has cancer

Lynne Vitagliano, a clinical social worker, offers advice on the right things to say to people living with 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.

No place like home: David Elder’s post-transplant care a ‘blessing’

Mayo Clinic's Advanced Care at Home program helped David Elder recover at home from a bone marrow transplant to treat his multiple myeloma.

Excess body weight, alcohol and tobacco: How lifestyle can affect your cancer risk

Dr. Jon Ebbert discusses the link between cancer risk and excess body weight, alcohol and tobacco and the steps to reduce your risk.

FISH testing helps detect unseen cancer cells

With the help of specialized genetic testing at Mayo Clinic, Shannon Camlek was finally able to achieve remission of acute myeloid leukemia.

Is there a connection between ultraprocessed food and cancer?

Dr. Dawn Mussallem, an integrative health specialist, explains the connection between ultraprocessed food and cancer.

World Cancer Day: Making a commitment to close the cancer care gap

Dr. Rick Bold, site deputy director for Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center in Arizona, discusses breaking down barriers that stand in the way of cancer care.

‘I’ll be there for my daughters,’ Florida woman’s pledge while navigating cancer

Diagnosed with a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor at 38, Lorie Kirkman found treatment that supported her quality of life at Mayo Clinic.

Dear Mayo Clinic: Food risks and cancer: What to avoid

Dr. Dawn Mussallem recommends a whole-food, plant-based diet for people who have been diagnosed with cancer.