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Photo of Dr. Tina Hieken in the surgical suite with colleagues.
Advances in surgery are improving survival for people with melanoma

Dr. Tina Hieken answers questions about surgery for melanoma and research being conducted at Mayo Clinic that is helping to improve patient outcomes.

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3 factors may extend survival in advanced pancreatic cancer

A new Mayo Clinic study suggests that some patients with pancreatic cancer could increase survival with adjustments to their chemotherapy regimen before surgery. Historically, most[...]

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Less-invasive mastectomy safe option for more breast cancer patients

A less-invasive nipple-sparing mastectomy that leaves the surface of the breast intact has become a safe option for more patients, including those whose breast cancer[...]