By Christopher Cann, MDImagine this: You’re at the doctor’s office, and they tell you that you need a colonoscopy or other type of colorectal cancer screening. If you’re like most people, you might not see this as good news. And I completely under...

By Maureen V Hill, MDColorectal cancer is a leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. As a surgical oncologist, I’ve seen how screening saves lives. When we find colorectal cancer early, treatment is often simpler and outcomes are better.In addition to pro...

By Alexander Kutikov, MD, FACSSurgery is an effective treatment option for many patients with kidney cancer, but not all surgeries are the same. At Fox Chase Cancer Center, our surgeons have helped develop minimally invasive and kidney-sparing techniques. T...

By David Y.T. Chen, MD, FACSKidney cancer rates are rising in the U.S. In fact, it’s one of the 10 most common types of new cancer cases today. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 80,000 people were diagnosed with the disease in 2025. As a u...

Kidney cancer is among the top 10 most common cancers in the U.S. today—and rates are rising. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 80,000 people were diagnosed with the disease in 2024.Finding kidney cancer early can significantly improve you...

Cancer treatments can offer hope and healing—but they often come with side effects, such as fatigue or nausea. And, in some cases, cancer treatment can also affect the heart.Certain types of chemotherapy, radiation, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy can le...