Cancer

Cancer; Dermatology

Melanoma is rare in Black patients, but soles of feet are hot spots, study shows

Jennifer Gill, M.D., Ph.D.

February 27, 2024

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Ask the dietitian: How can good nutrition help cancer patients?

February 22, 2024

New approach to robotic mastectomy can preserve full breast and nipple sensation

January 19, 2024

3 ways oncologists can improve survivorship care after cancer treatment

January 3, 2024

Markerless radiation erases a reminder and improves breast cancer therapy

October 30, 2023

Fluorescent nanoprobe lights the way to reducing spread of cancer cells

July 13, 2023

Can uterine fibroids harm my pregnancy?

Large or multiple uterine fibroids can pose risks to mom and baby during pregnancy. Find out why in this week's Your Pregnancy Matters blog.

March 31, 2020

Cancer

7 drinks that may affect your cancer risk

You are what you eat, but you’re also what you drink! Dr. Froehlich pops the top on 7 beverages that may affect your cancer risk.

June 29, 2016

Cancer

Bleeding after menopause: It’s not normal

Dr. Carlson discusses why women shouldn’t ignore postmenopausal bleeding and should see a gynecologic oncologist if cancer is the cause.

November 9, 2016

Cancer; Digestive

No colostomy bag after colorectal cancer surgery? Avoid it with this advanced procedure

Young patients may worry that having colon surgery will require them to wear a colostomy bag. But Linda Farkas, M.D., says 80-90% of patients won't need one. Learn more.

June 18, 2020

"Both vaping and COVID-19 are relatively new health risks we're still learning about, and the concern is serious enough that some lawmakers across the country have called for a temporary e-cigarette ban during the coronavirus pandemic."

David Balis, M.D. quoted from: No smoke & mirrors: Vaping increases COVID-19 risks in young adults

Cancer; Lungs

Lung cancer in young nonsmokers is on the rise: Uncovering the cause

U.S #lungcancer rates have declined for decades, except in one group: Young adults who never smoked. Jonathan Dowell, M.D., discusses what we know about the risks, as well as ongoing research to reveal more answers.