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Using the Immune System to Treat Cancer With Immunotherapy
Your immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues, and other organs that…
Lumpectomy or Mastectomy? What You Need to Know
If you have been recently diagnosed with breast cancer, making decisions about your treatment…
Which Types of Cancer Are Genetic? A Guide to Hereditary Cancer Syndromes
While cancer is not inherited, the genes you receive…
Lymphedema is swelling caused by a build of lymphatic fluid. The lymphatic system is part of the immune system. It maintains the body’s fluid…
Head and neck cancers are multiple kinds of cancers that develop in the throat, nose, mouth, sinuses, or larynx. These cancers have been linked to…
A fecal occult blood test, also referred to as an FOBT, is a type of screening that checks for the presence of blood in a stool sample. Occult blood…
What is Colorectal Cancer?
Colorectal cancer occurs when cells in the colon (large intestine) or rectum (the end of the large intestine that…
Receiving a cancer diagnosis can feel distressing and overwhelming. However, cancer can be treated, and acting quickly and thoughtfully will…
It can be challenging to think about how your life may change after receiving a cancer diagnosis. Having to bring a deeply personal discussion to…
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, your physician may recommend breast-conserving therapy as your treatment plan.…