COVID-19

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.

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.

Have you been vaccinated for flu?

If you have cancer, are being treated for cancer, or are a cancer survivor, you are at increased risk for flu complications. Have you been vaccinated?

Preventive screening during COVID-19 pandemic leads to early diagnosis of treatable breast cancer

Andrea Beckendorf's decision to get breast cancer screening despite the COVID-19 pandemic led to an early diagnosis of treatable breast cancer.

Immunocompromised? Here are 5 ways to protect yourself from COVID-19

As families prepare to gather later this month for Thanksgiving, it is important for people with cancer who are immunocompromised to take extra steps to protect themselves from becoming infected with COVID-19.

COVID-19 accelerates telemedicine use in oncology practices

As coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) challenges health care systems across the United States, it poses an extra challenge for physicians in the field of oncology.[...]

Director’s message: our commitment to patients remains unchanged

I stepped into the role of interim executive director of Mayo Clinic Cancer Center with gratitude for the remarkable leadership of Robert B. Diasio, M.D.,[...]