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Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Who’s Susceptible and How It’s Treated

Aug 4, 2017 · Jim Brown, PhD · Cancer

The Rochester (MN) Epidemiology Project showed that diagnoses of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in the U.S. increased by 263 percent from the first recording period 30 years ago to the most recent decade recorded, 2000-2010. More than one million cases are reported each year. Who is Susceptible? Middle-aged and older adults … Read More

Squamous Cell Carcinoma Treatment

Aug 4, 2017 · Jim Brown, PhD · Cancer

Squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs) are diagnosed by a biopsy conducted in a dermatologist’s office. The tissue is sent to a pathologist to determine whether or not cancer cells are present. The Skin Cancer Foundation says that SCCs are usually limited to the epidermis for an extended period of time. If … Read More

Are You at Risk for Esophageal Cancer? Watch for These Symptoms

Jul 12, 2017 · Kate Brophy · Cancer

Esophageal cancer is on the rise in the U.S.—according to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 17,000 new cases were diagnosed in 2016. Symptoms typically don’t become apparent until late in the disease, and the fact this cancer is often detected at an advanced stage means that outcomes are poor. … Read More

Colonoscopy: Key to Heading Off Colorectal Cancer

Jun 19, 2017 · Dawn Bialy · Cancer

A recent report from the American Cancer Society (ACS) indicates that colorectal cancer rates, and the rate of death from the disease, have fallen in people age 50 and older. ACS experts conclude that the declines are probably due to increased screening for the disease. Several screening methods are available, … Read More

Stomach Cancer: Symptoms and Prevention

Jun 6, 2017 · Jim Black · Cancer

Many years ago, stomach cancer was among the most lethal forms of cancer in the United States. Today, though, the disease is less common in the U.S., although it remains a leading cause of cancer death in less developed parts of the world. Stomach cancer often begins as precancerous changes … Read More

Colorectal Cancers: Screening Saves Lives

May 11, 2017 · Rosanne Leipzig, MD, PhD · Cancer

Colorectal cancer remains one of the most curable cancers—if it's detected early. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recently renewed its advice stating that screening for colorectal cancers should begin at age 50 and continue to at least age 75. For people age 76 to 85, the USPSTF noted … Read More

A Lower Weight May Mean a Lower Risk of Lymphedema

May 8, 2017 · Jim Black · Cancer

Advances in medical, radiation, and surgical treatments are extending the lives of many women with breast cancer. But as survival rates increase and more and more women live longer, they also face the possibility of experiencing delayed side effects from their cancer treatments. Among these potential side effects is lymphedema, … Read More

Bone Cancer Treatment: Stopping the Spread of Sarcoma

Apr 5, 2017 · Jim Black · Cancer

When you hear the term “bone cancer,” odds are it’s being used to refer to secondary cancers that have spread, or metastasized, to the bone from other parts of the body, like the lung, breast, colon, or prostate. The term also might be applied to multiple myeloma, which forms in … Read More

Seek Help for Thyroid Cancer Symptoms—and Find a Cure

Mar 10, 2017 · Jim Black · Cancer

It looks like a butterfly, but when your thyroid is diseased, it can sting you like a bee. Your thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate metabolism, and when it’s dysfunctional, the result is a cascade of symptoms that can affect nearly every system in your body. And, according to the … Read More

Chemotherapy Side Effects: What to Expect and How You Can Cope

Feb 24, 2017 · Jim Black · Cancer

Getting a cancer diagnosis is distressing enough, but for some people, concerns about treating the cancer with chemotherapy can be equally as troubling. A woman might worry about how chemotherapy for breast cancer may cause hair loss or otherwise alter her appearance. Or a man might be concerned about how … Read More

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