Cancer - November 2021 Archives

Pancreatic cancer can be a frightening diagnosis. Compared to most other cancers, survival rates are much lower and death often occurs at a more rapid ...

November is Stomach Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about stomach cancer. More than 26,000 people in the U.S. will ...

Had it not been for the persistence of a co-worker, Jeremy Paterno might be living a different journey. It was the first Tuesday in 2020 when ...

Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health and your family's health. Quitting smoking can add years to your ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. ― November is Gastric Cancer Awareness Month. Gastric cancer, also known as stomach cancer, was the sixth most common cancer in 2020, with ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. — A commentary by researchers from Mayo Clinic and the University of Southern California suggests that agencies funding biomedical research must strive for ...

The U.S. celebrates another Great American Smokeout on Thursday, Nov. 18. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says tobacco use remains the leading cause ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic Cancer Center has launched a new blog for people with cancer, as well as their families and caregivers. This blog ...

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men, but thanks to improvements in detection and treatment, the likelihood of surviving the diagnosis is ...

More than 185,000 amputations occur in the U.S. annually, according to the Amputee Coalition. Most are lower limb amputations resulting from diabetes, trauma and cancer. Following ...

World Neuroendocrine Tumor Awareness Day (NET Cancer Day) will be observed on Wednesday, Nov. 10, which makes this a good time to learn more about ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. — As families prepare to gather later this month for Thanksgiving, it is important for patients who are immunocompromised to take extra steps ...