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December 15, 2021
What’s the difference? Photon vs. proton radiation therapyWhile photons and protons may sound a bit alike, there’s more to the differences in these cancer therapies than just the second letter in their names.
November 17, 2021
What’s new in cancer immunotherapy?To find new ways to expand the use of immunotherapy drugs, scientists and doctors are researching new ways to increase the use of these therapies and help stimulate the immune system to better recognize and attack cancer cells.
October 6, 2021
What’s the difference? Throat cancersThroat cancer is a general term for several types of cancer that form in the five-inch tube inside the neck, from behind the nose to the top of the windpipe and esophagus.
September 27, 2021
Unsatisfied with your breast reconstruction? Corrective surgery may be an option for youMany issues that cause patients to be unsatisfied with their breast reconstruction results after mastectomy may be improved with corrective reconstructive surgery.
September 20, 2021
Lumpectomy vs. mastectomy: A plastic surgeon’s perspectiveTrying to decide between a lumpectomy and a mastectomy? Learn how each procedure may impact the look and feel of your breasts after reconstruction.
September 1, 2021
Gynecologic oncology offers women expert careA gynecologic oncologist is trained to diagnose and treat female reproductive cancers.
September 1, 2021
What’s the difference? Chemotherapy drugsDifferent types of chemotherapy drugs are designed to use different attack strategies.
July 27, 2021
Drug approval underscores the challenges of KRAS mutations in cancerFor all the advancements in targeted therapy, some targets remain elusive—among them, genes in the troublesome RAS family.
July 22, 2021
Targeting the HRD biomarker may improve outcomes for ovarian cancer patientsDoctors have identified a genetic feature—or biomarker—called homologous recombination deficiency that’s leading to positive outcomes for patients with ovarian cancer.
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