Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men in the United States. The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) approved a type of blood test, prostate specific antigen (PSA), in 1986.Since then, PSA has been widely used for prostate cancer s...

A lot of media attention has been given to a recent paper from the Canadian National Breast Screening Study.This study, begun in 1980, randomized women to annual mammograms for five years versus no screening. The current paper is a 25 year-follow ...

A post-surgical camisole, used after breast surgery, provides the support of a bra and pockets for lightweight breast prostheses. These camisoles come in a variety of sizes and materials and are specially constructed for the various needs of breast cancer s...

Updated: February 26, 2020Pain is one of the most common breast symptoms prompting women to seek medical attention. However, contrary to its significance in most parts of the body, pain in the breasts is usually not a sign of a serious problem.It most often...

Stem cell transplant is a potential curative treatment for patients with blood cancers and other life-threatening blood disorders. Selected patients may achieve long-term control of their disease, even if they have run out of treatment options. However, ...

Minimally invasive surgery now offers many patients decreased blood loss, smaller incisions and quicker recovery. Advantages of laparoscopic and robotic surgery especially benefit patients undergoing surgery on the kidney, ureter or adrenal gland, since ...