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

It's not always easy or instinctual to talk about something as serious or upsetting as a cancer diagnosis. While some people may lean on close friends and … See more

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Five things you need to know about sarcoma

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

WEBBy Jessica Saenz. Cancer can form anywhere in the body, including the heart. While heart cancer, also known as a malignant primary cardiac tumor, is rare, the relationship …

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Lung cancer surgery: Types, recovery and survivorship

WEBWedge resection to remove a small lung section containing the tumor and a margin of healthy tissue. Segmental resection to remove a larger portion of lung, but not an entire …

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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 it's not about …

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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 powerful …

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Can you prevent cancer with lifestyle changes

WEBBy DeeDee Stiepan. In the U.S., 4 out of 10 cancer cases are associated with preventable risk factors. That's according to the latest Cancer Progress Report from the American …

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Removing skin cancer with Mohs surgery

WEBJohn Kohorst, M.D., is a dermatologist and Mohs surgeon in La Crosse and Onalaska, Wisconsin. Learn more. Learn more about Mohs surgery and skin cancer and find a …

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Ovarian cancer: New treatments and research

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Excess body weight, alcohol and tobacco: How lifestyle can affect …

WEBBy Nicole Brudos Ferrara. In 2023, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) reported that 40% of all cancers in the U.S. are associated with modifiable risk factors, …

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You’re at risk of colorectal cancer. Know the symptoms. Get …

WEBBy Nicole Brudos Ferrara. Colorectal cancer is no longer a disease of older people. People in their 50s, 40s and younger are increasingly being diagnosed with cancers of the colon …

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Surviving cancer: What to expect after the diagnosis

WEBCancer and cancer treatment can cause a long list of physical side effects that vary significantly, even among people receiving the same type of cancer treatment. They can …

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5 ways patient navigators can guide your cancer journey

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Caring for your psychological needs as an adolescent or young …

WEBBy Jessica Saenz. The burden of cancer is different for everyone, and life stages can play a role in how it affects people. For adolescents and young adults (AYAs) ages 15 to 39, …

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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 prevention: a low-fat, …

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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 active role in …

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Ovarian cancer is hard to detect, but new and better treatments …

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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, breaks sexual …

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What Black women need to know about breast cancer

WEBBy Jessica Saenz. Thanks to improved therapies and early detection, breast cancer is increasingly treatable. Despite these improvements, breast cancer is now the leading …

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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 cancer journey …

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Beyond the basics: Exploring advanced breast cancer screening …

WEBMolecular breast imaging. This procedure uses a radioactive tracer and a special camera to take pictures of the breast tissue. During the molecular breast imaging (MBI) exam, a …

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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 ultraprocessed food was …

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