Cancer - May 2017 Archives

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is cracking down on companies making unproven cancer treatment claims. Recently, the FDA issued warning letters to 14 companies that ...

If you spend any time on social media, you've likely seen the photo. A window washer dressed as Superman hangs outside a young patient's ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My daughter wanted to go to a tanning bed before prom, but, instead, she opted for a spray tan. But a lot ...

You need a tank of gas for your summer road trip, and you should have a bottle of sunscreen too. Research published in JAMA ...

Common side effects of cancer treatment can include nausea, vomiting, fatigue and weight loss. These side effects make getting proper nutrition a challenge. To improve ...

William Kranz delights in telling people he is "living his life behind bars," with two more years to go. But William welcomes that time because, to him, those bars represent freedom and better health. The "bars" are actually metal rods inserted under William's ribcage during a surgical procedure at Mayo Clinic's Arizona campus.

Bladder cancer: Treatment options Most bladder cancers are diagnosed at an early stage — when bladder cancer is highly treatable. Your treatment options depend on ...

A new study says living near green space can help women live longer and improve their mental health. "This was a large survey of nurses ...

Common side effects of cancer treatment can include nausea, vomiting, fatigue and weight loss. These side effects make getting proper nutrition a challenge. To ...

Common side effects of cancer treatment can include nausea, vomiting, fatigue and weight loss. These side effects make getting proper nutrition a challenge. To improve ...

Exposure to the ultraviolet radiation of the sun or tanning beds increases your risk of developing melanoma, a form of cancer that begins in the cells that ...

For decades, many women have seen their health care provider for their yearly pap test to screen for cervical cancer. New technology that also ...