Cancers of the pancreas, liver, and bile duct don’t always show symptoms early on. But sometimes, they give off a warning sign that’s easy to spot—jaundice. Marked by a yellowing of the skin or eyes, jaundice happens when a person’s blood contains high l...
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If you or a loved one is dealing with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver (colorectal liver metastasis), here’s some hopeful news: although the condition has long been difficult to treat, recent advances are making a big impact. Unlike primary...
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Updated March 4, 2022 Every year, approximately 34,000 people in the United States learn they have multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer that primarily affects people age 65 and older. Here are some key facts to know about this fairly rare cancer, and...
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A rapid, accurate diagnosis is always the goal when dealing with cancer. It is particularly important for lung cancer, which is the leading cause of cancer deaths. Cancerous nodules in the lungs can be small and found in hard-to-reach areas, making biopsies...
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While skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, its two most common types (basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma) are usually curable with appropriate and prompt treatment. While this is good news, some skin cancers (including m...
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No matter what the diagnosis is, most patients who have been diagnosed with cancer can take some extra time to seek a second opinion before starting treatment. That’s especially true if you’ve been told you have prostate cancer. Having a second expert re...
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