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Beating the social, emotional side effects of HPV-related head and neck cancer treatment

HPV-related head and neck cancer is increasing among young adults, but traditional treatments can affect how patients look, talk, and even eat – huge factors on a first date. Find out how Baran Sumer, M.D., helps patients beat cancer and minimize socially awkward side effects.

Baran Sumer, M.D.

April 24, 2019

Cancer

Ovarian cancer: A step closer to demystifying early detection and prevention

Confirmed: Ovarian cancer begins in the fallopian tubes, not the ovaries. Discover how new research might be the key to overcoming barriers to early detection and prevention.

Matthew Carlson, M.D.

March 14, 2018

Cancer

Patient benefits from neoadjuvant breast cancer clinical trials

Breast cancer clinical trials are not experiments. Rather, they are options for women with breast cancer to receive the gold standard of cancer care paired with advanced therapies that can greatly improve their outcomes.

Carlos Arteaga, M.D.

January 21, 2018

Cancer

Birth control and breast cancer: What’s the real risk?

Should women stop using hormonal birth control because of a slightly increased risk of breast cancer? Dr. Bruce Carr says no. Discover how to weigh the risks and benefits of these contraceptives and others.

Bruce Carr, M.D.

December 21, 2017

Cancer

Immunotherapy for kidney cancer: Using the body as a weapon

Kidney cancer patients may see long-lasting tumor shrinkage with immunotherapy, which uses the immune system as a weapon to fight cancer. Learn more.

Hans Hammers, M.D., Ph.D.

December 6, 2017

Cancer

Cancer clinical trials open for participants

These and other trials offer access to treatment options that would otherwise be unavailable to patients in the region – including a new investigation on acute myeloid leukemia.

June 15, 2017