Colon and rectal cancers are often thought of as one in the same. But while the two have a lot in common, rectal cancer treatment can often have a bigger impact on a patient’s quality of life. Colorectal cancer is an umbrella term for colon and rectal ca...

There are many types of cancer that are considered fairly rare, and gastric cancer is one of them. If you or a loved one is diagnosed with this disease, surgery is likely to be one of the treatment options and it’s important to know what’s involved. Here ar...

Clinical trials are crucial for the advancement of medical treatments for many diseases, including cancer. Many cancer treatments used today are the result of clinical trials, and those currently taking place may help us develop better ways to treat cancer ...

The coronavirus pandemic has drastically affected cancer care. Unlike other parts of life that can wait for things to return to normal, cancer doesn’t stop. Even during these difficult times, it is important for individuals with a cancer diagnosis to hav...

Updated: February 24, 2020 If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, your doctor might recommend a type of surgery called a Whipple procedure. Also called a pancreatoduodenectomy, this is a highly complex operation that requires a ...