Finding lung cancer early can be life-saving, with survival rates as high as 90 percent when the disease is detected in its early, localized stages. This is why lung cancer screening is such a powerful tool in...
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...
During this episode of Health, YEAH!, hear from three oncologists at Stony Brook Medicine who have an informative discussion on several topics related to breast cancer, including the signs and symptoms, risk factors...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...