105 Posts
June 5, 2020
Video: The promise of precision medicineWhen Christine Bray’s metastatic ovarian cancer didn’t respond to conventional treatments, her doctors tried something different.
May 21, 2020
Ask Dr. Markman: Will a stem cell transplant put me at greater risk? Should I delay my mammogram?Dr. Maurie Markman, President of Medicine & Science at CTCA, answers your questions in his weekly Twitter Q&A.
May 4, 2020
Study: Basal cell carcinomas may be a harbinger for more serious cancersResearchers have found a connection between multiple basal cell skin cancers and a higher risk for developing unrelated cancers later in life.
April 24, 2020
Five ways mapping the human genome has changed cancer careIt’s National DNA Day—set aside to celebrate milestones that helped unlock the mysteries of DNA.
April 6, 2020
What’s the difference? Cancer screening and diagnosticsDuring the COVID-19 outbreak, doctors and patients may be faced with the difficult decision of whether to reschedule cancer screening or diagnostic procedures.
March 5, 2020
10 questions to ask your doctor during your first visitWhether you’re visiting a doctor for the first time, or seeking a second opinion, asking the right questions can help you to understand important information about your cancer diagnosis.
February 12, 2020
For first responders, industrial workers and others, asbestos still poses a cancer riskAsbestos is abundant, durable, versatile and found in many building products. But it can also cause cancer.
December 23, 2019
Regular screenings can help detect oral, head and neck cancersPreventing cancer is the goal. But diagnosing it early is just as important considering cancer found in its early stages is most treatable. Get the facts about these head and neck and details about screening.
December 16, 2019
Strange places to look for skin cancerMany of us know that cancerous spots can appear in areas that get direct sun, like the face, arms and neck. But body parts that aren’t so visible, or as closely inspected, can also harbor unseen spots that may go undetected and, therefore, escape early intervention.
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