Molecular testing looks at the tumor’s DNA to identify specific mutations that can guide treatment. Understanding mutations like the IDH mutation allows doctors to choose more effective therapies.

In gastric cancer, staging is crucial because it allows for a tailored approach to treatment, ensuring that care is personalized to each patient’s specific needs rather than a one-size-fits-all ...

A 41-year-old real estate agent wishing to become a mom learns she has stage 1 endometrial cancer while undergoing health checks despite showing no signs or symptoms of the cancer. Endometrial cancer ...

Endoscopic ultrasound (or EUS) provides unique insights into tumor depth, lymph node involvement, and nearby structures, which can refine diagnosis and expand treatment options for gastric cancer.

“The Karate Kid” star Ralph Macchio, who just turned 63, is working toward spreading breast cancer awareness after his nurse practitioner and high school sweetheart wife Phyllis Fierro’s health scare.

The loss of beloved actress Shannen Doherty has been profound, for her fans and close friends, the cancer community, and especially for her mother, Rosa Doherty. Doherty died on July 13, 2024 at the ...

The lesions and marks left behind after an unsuspecting spider bite can sometimes be confused with signs of skin cancer. A medical journal report, JAMA Dermatology, says the venomous brown recluse ...