Updated March 4, 2022 Every year, approximately 34,000 people in the United States learn they have multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer that primarily affects people age 65 and older. Here are some key facts to know about this fairly rare cancer, and...
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A rapid, accurate diagnosis is always the goal when dealing with cancer. It is particularly important for lung cancer, which is the leading cause of cancer deaths. Cancerous nodules in the lungs can be small and found in hard-to-reach areas, making biopsies...
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No matter what the diagnosis is, most patients who have been diagnosed with cancer can take some extra time to seek a second opinion before starting treatment. That’s especially true if you’ve been told you have prostate cancer. Having a second expert re...
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While skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, its two most common types (basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma) are usually curable with appropriate and prompt treatment. While this is good news, some skin cancers (including m...
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Pancreatic cancer has long been treated with surgery followed by chemotherapy or radiation. However, reversing the order of those treatments—a process known as total neoadjuvant therapy—could lead to better outcomes for patients.Total neoadjuvant therapy is...
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If you’re not familiar with multiple myeloma, you’re not alone. It’s a relatively rare cancer, and because of this, it’s crucial to get a second opinion before starting treatment. Multiple myeloma is a cancer that affects plasma cells, or blood cells tha...
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