Men who confront a cancer diagnosis before beginning or completing their families may have many questions about how cancer treatment will affect their ability to have children in the future. The good news... Continue Reading

Women who confront a cancer diagnosis before beginning or completing their families may have many questions about how cancer treatment will affect their ability to have children in the future. The good... Continue Reading

An ostomy is a general term for a surgically created opening from the inside of the body to the outside. For people with colorectal cancer, an ostomy may be necessary after surgery to remove part or all... Continue Reading

Among people with Lynch Syndrome, daily aspirin use may cut the risk of colorectal cancer in half. This result—based on longer follow-up of a study that initially found no benefit of aspirin—was published... Continue Reading

Pancreatic cancer is considered a “silent” disease because it does not always cause early symptoms and is often detected once it has spread beyond the pancreas. There are, however, warning signs... Continue Reading

You’ve probably heard of genetic testing for cancer susceptibility, but the more recent and broader field of genomics is also having a wide-reaching impact on patient care. To start with the more familiar... Continue Reading

Granulomas are nodules caused by inflammation. The inflammation may be the result of infectious or noninfectious causes. Granulomas in the lung typically do not produce any symptoms, but may be detected... Continue Reading

It goes without saying that those who battle breast cancer are forced to endure an incredible amount of physical, mental, and emotional stress. After all, the impact of cancer extends far beyond the body—even... Continue Reading

If you’re receiving treatment for cancer with chemotherapy, proper nutrition is as important now as ever. Getting enough calories and nutrients at this time, however, can be easier said than done. Side... Continue Reading

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of death in the United States and worldwide. One significant reason why lung cancer is so deadly is that it is often diagnosed once it has advanced. Lung cancer can... Continue Reading

By Connie Lehman, MD Director of Breast Imaging Medical Director of Radiology Seattle Cancer Care Alliance 10 Tips for Breast Cancer Screening and Early Detection 1. Get screened regularly. Early detection... Continue Reading

Screening guidelines should initiate conversations with your healthcare team. By Juliana Hansen, MD The goal of cancer screening is to find disease at early stages in people who are otherwise asymptomatic—before... Continue Reading

By Darrell Redleaf According to the American Cancer Society, approximately one in three women will be diagnosed with cancer in her lifetime. Cancer can profoundly affect a woman’s life, including her... Continue Reading

Advances in cancer research have highlighted the importance of understanding the specific characteristics of each person’s cancer. These characteristics—which include not only the particular type of... Continue Reading