cancer risk

Dear Mayo Clinic: What is the benefit of visiting a genetic counselor?

A genetic counselor can help you make an informed decision about whether you should pursue genetic testing.

What people who identify as LGBTQ should know about cancer

LGBTQ people need trusted health care professionals who understand their unique cancer risks and barriers to health care.

Mayo Clinic expert calls for public health measures to improve diet, reduce cancer risk

Early onset colorectal cancer continues to steadily increase in the U.S. and other higher income countries.

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.

Gather your family health history; it could save your life

Is there a history of cancer in your family? If so, you could be at risk. Family medicine physician Dr. John Presutti advises learning your family's healthy history and acting on it.

Researchers ID microbiome signature in endometrial cancer

A study by Mayo Clinic researchers published in the journal Scientific Reports has identified a microbiome signature associated with endometrial cancer, which is in part ...