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A husband and wife looking over the best prostate cancer treatments available in early stages.

Cancer Care & Research Urology

Best Treatment for Prostate Cancer in Early Stages

After a prostate cancer diagnosis, it’s important to understand your treatment options. Learning about the fundamentals of prostate cancer, from diagnosis to treatment, will empower you to make informed decisions...

November 13, 2024

4 min read

A woman with dense breasts being screened for breast cancer with an ultrasound.

Cancer Care & Research Women's Health

How Dense Breasts Affect Cancer Screening

Nearly half of all women over 40 have dense breast tissue, which can make it more challenging to detect breast cancer through standard mammograms. Mammography remains a vital tool for early detection...

October 30, 2024

4 min read

A woman speaking to her doctor about breast lumps as part of her breast cancer screening.

Cancer Care & Research Women's Health

Do Breast Cancer Lumps Hurt?

Breast cancer isn’t always easy to detect, as the great majority of cancerous lumps are painless. Breast pain is most frequently associated with benign (or noncancerous) breast conditions. Breast cancer lumps can...

October 30, 2024

3 min read

A grandfather, who is at a higher risk of prostate cancer because of his age, carrying his granddaughter.

Cancer Care & Research Urology

When Should You Get a Prostate Exam?

Prostate cancer is the most common malignancy in men, making up 29 percent of all male cancer cases in the United States. The encouraging news is that early detection can lead to successful treatment and positive...

August 9, 2024

5 min read

Cancer Care & Research Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness Pain Management

Can You Receive Palliative Care at Home?

Living with a serious illness can be a scary and confusing experience for you or your loved one. It’s a time when receiving dedicated, personalized care focused on minimizing pain and providing emotional support can...

July 1, 2024

3 min read

Cancer Care & Research

What is Sarcoma and How is it Treated?

Sarcoma is a rare group of cancers that can pose considerable challenges for both patients and their doctors. In the United States alone, the American Cancer Society estimates that over 13,500 new cases...

June 13, 2024

4 min read

Cancer Care & Research Dermatology

The Stages of Melanoma and Skin Cancer Prevention

Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, but when it’s detected early, it’s highly treatable.

March 5, 2024

5 min read

Cancer Care & Research Children’s Health

Childhood Cancer: The Most Common Questions from Parents Answered

With a childhood cancer diagnosis comes many questions about the future and how to move forward with treatment, while maintaining your child’s academic and social well-being. Below, Doctor Laura Hogan, the Division...

September 8, 2023

4 min read

Cancer Care & Research Women's Health

Understanding the Different Types of Breast Lumps

Benign and malignant breast lumps can originate from a variety of sources. They may develop from non-cancerous conditions like cysts, fibroadenomas, or papillomas, or can be a manifestation of breast cancer, as...

September 29, 2022

5 min read

Topic: Cancer Care & Research

Best Treatment for Prostate Cancer in Early Stages

How Dense Breasts Affect Cancer Screening

Do Breast Cancer Lumps Hurt?

When Should You Get a Prostate Exam?

Can You Receive Palliative Care at Home?

What is Sarcoma and How is it Treated?

The Stages of Melanoma and Skin Cancer Prevention

Childhood Cancer: The Most Common Questions from Parents Answered

Understanding the Different Types of Breast Lumps

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