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Matters of the heart: How cancer and cancer treatment can affect …

As cancer treatment and survival rates have improved over the past few decades, cancer and heart experts saw the need for more collaboration. Cardio … See more

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People with pancreatic cancer are living longer, thanks to …

WEBDrs. Mark Truty and Robert McWilliams explain how new and improved treatment methods are helping people with pancreatic cancer live longer.

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Cancer and mental health: Coping with the burden of your diagnosis

WEBBy Jessica Saenz. Thousands of people are diagnosed with cancer every day. And while nearly everyone knows — or will know — someone who's been …

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Lung cancer: It’s not just about smoking

WEBLung cancer: It’s not just about smoking. In the U.S. alone, the National Cancer Institute estimates that lung cancer accounts for 12% of new cancer cases …

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Leukemia: A cancer that affects children and adults

WEBThe most common type of childhood cancer mostly develops in older adults. Leukemia is often thought of as a childhood cancer. But while acute lymphocytic …

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Dear Mayo Clinic: 5 advances in cancer treatment

WEBIt involves modifying your immune cells and training them to attack the cancer cells in your body. CAR-T cell therapy is used to treat various conditions …

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Integrative oncology: Lifestyle medicine for people with cancer

WEBBy Nicole Brudos Ferrara. Integrative medicine combines conventional Western medicine with complementary and alternative treatments that have been …

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Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center Blog

WEBSally Blackwell ‘no longer on the sidelines’ after life-changing surgery for rectal cancer. Sally Blackwell was diagnosed with rectal cancer at 33 after her second child was born. The …

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Treating kidney cancer without surgery

WEBRisks and complications depend on the type of surgery, reasons for surgery, overall health and many other factors. Research has shown that less invasive treatment …

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Who is at high risk for breast cancer

WEBAbout 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. For most women, a combination of factors can contribute to their level of risk, including lifestyle choices or …

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7 steps to better nutrition habits for cancer survivors

WEB1. Start with a balanced diet that includes vegetables, fruits and whole grains. "For cancer survivors, we recommend the same diet we recommend for cancer …

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Cancer research highlights from 2023

WEBResearchers at Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center spent 2023 studying the biology of cancer and new ways to predict, prevent, diagnose and treat the …

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Is there a connection between ultraprocessed food and cancer

WEBBy Deb Balzer. There is a growing body of evidence that shows ultraprocessed foods are not only unhealthy but increase the risk of cancers. The term …

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What to expect when caring for someone with cancer

WEBBy Nicole Brudos Ferrara. People who care for someone with cancer are often called cancer caregivers. “Everybody who is supporting somebody through the …

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Mayo Clinic experts answer 4 questions about gynecologic cancer

WEBBy Jessica Saenz. It's estimated that more than 115,000 people with female reproductive organs in the U.S. will develop one of the five main types of gynecologic …

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Dear Mayo Clinic: Food risks and cancer: What to avoid

WEBDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was recently diagnosed with cancer.Are there specific foods I should be eating or avoiding? ANSWER: It's not about any one food, and …

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A promising new treatment for lymphedema

WEBMayo Clinic is a leader in surgical options to reverse the damage from lymphedema. Dr. Forte specializes in lymphovenous bypass, a microsurgery done under …

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Dear Mayo Clinic: Advances in ablation for prostate cancer

WEBDEAR MAYO CLINIC: My husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer, and we are looking at treatment options.One doctor suggested a prostatectomy, but my …

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What people who identify as LGBTQ should know about cancer

WEBThe health care community has a long way to go to successfully meet the needs of every LGBTQ person, but you can take charge of your well-being by taking an …

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Multiple myeloma: Its evolution, treatment and the quest to catch …

WEBBy Nicole Brudos Ferrara. Multiple myeloma is a cancer of a type of white blood cell called a plasma cell in the bone marrow. When multiple myeloma develops in …

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Regaining sexual health after cancer treatment

WEBCommon sexual side effects of cancer treatment. When discussing how cancer treatment affects sexuality, Jennifer Vencill, Ph.D., a Mayo Clinic psychologist, …

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Does smoking marijuana increase lung cancer risk

WEBIrritants in the lungs can cause harm to the delicate lung tissue. These irritants can be dust or pollen, but also chemicals or marijuana smoke. Smoking …

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