Cancer - March 2018 Archives

Researchers at Mayo Clinic are closer to answering the question, why does one colon polyp transform to cancer while another seemingly identical polyp does ...

What is a Pap smear?  A Pap smear, also called a Pap test, is a procedure to test for cervical cancer in women. A Pap ...

Your skin is not only the biggest organ in your body, it’s also the most visible. Dermatology focuses on problems with skin, hair and nails. Conditions ...

Every year approximately 50,000 Americans die from colorectal cancer. A month-long Mayo Clinic social media campaign aims to help change that. For ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently was diagnosed with breast cancer at 65. I have a strong family history of the disease. However, my doctor hasn’t mentioned ...

Your skin is not only the biggest organ in your body, it’s also the most visible. Dermatology focuses on problems with skin, hair and nails. Conditions ...

Andrew McFadden wasn't sure what to do when he found out he had a rare and aggressive form of cancer. But working together through a unique partnership, his physicians helped him develop a treatment plan and find a way to move forward.

Multiple myeloma is the second most common blood cancer, but most people haven’t heard of it until they or someone they know is diagnosed with ...

Precision medicine for breast cancer  Precision medicine for breast cancer is an approach to diagnosis, treatment and prevention that takes into account the genes you're ...

For many students and families, spring break means it's time to go somewhere warm and sunny. Getting some sun might be good for the soul, ...

When she was in second grade, Abri Bentley was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. Today, she’s adjusting to life without part of her ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is removing part of the liver always the best treatment for liver cancer? What if the cancer has spread? ANSWER: Surgery ...