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Mayo Clinic Minute: What is whooping cough?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, are on the rise. Roughly four times as many cases of pertussis have been reported in 2024 compared to the same time last year.
Mayo Clinic Minute: What is TIL therapy?
Approximately 100,000 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with melanoma this year, according to the American Cancer Society. A new treatment for advanced melanoma is called tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte therapy (TIL therapy).
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Lifespan vs. healthspan
Lifespan refers to the total number of years a person lives, from birth to death. Healthspan is a concept that focuses on the number of those years that a person remains free of significant illness or disease. With lifespan, people are trying to add years to life. For healthspan, we are trying to add life to your years.
Mayo Clinic Minute: What you should know about prostate cancer screening
The prostate is a small gland in males that aids in reproduction. Prostate cancer is one the most common types of cancer, and when it's detected early, often by a simple blood test, it has the best chance for successful treatment.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Palliative medicine for cancer patients
Palliative medicine is a medical specialty whose main focus is supporting patients and families/caregivers who need help managing symptoms related to cancer or side effects related to the treatment of cancer, along with other life-limiting diseases.
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