Many of my patients with sarcoma are focused on treatment, not on what happens afterward. Surgery and other treatments can make imagining a new normal a challenge.But as a surgical oncologist, I always keep my patients’ lives after treatment in mind. For ex...

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...

If you've ever had a urinary tract infection (UTI), you know that the symptoms can be hard to ignore. What many people don't realize: UTIs can often mimic more serious conditions. One important one to be aware of is bladder cancer.Bladder cancer is much les...

Treatment for cancer can help manage or even cure the disease. It can also sometimes alter a patient’s appearance.Most people are familiar with common side effects of cancer treatment like hair and weight loss. But patients can also have scarring from surge...

When it comes to easing cancer symptoms, you have options. Your cancer care team might recommend medications or a range of other treatments. In some cases, that might include using complementary or integrative health practices right alongside conventional t...

Most patients who are diagnosed with cancer get the basics of their diagnosis and treatment plan from their doctors. But there’s more to know about successfully navigating the disease—and it can be tough to figure out where to start.Here are seven things to...