After a brachytherapy clinical trial, stage 4 melanoma is now cancer-free
The first time Stacy Dixon was diagnosed with melanoma, she wasn’t too concerned. A dermatologist in Oklahoma was able to successfully remove the little pinkish mole she’d noticed on her right arm in 2016 with just one surgery. Her annual checkups remained clear for the next five years.
“After that, the doctor said I didn’t need to come see him anymore,” Stacy recalls.
But in September 2022, Stacy noticed some unusual bumps...
Nausea: How to curb this cancer treatment side effect quickly
One of the most common side effects of cancer treatment is nausea. It can be caused by chemotherapy, radiation therapy and even anesthesia...
Mycosis fungoides: 11 things to know about this rare lymphoma subtype
Mycosis fungoides is the most common subtype of cutaneous T cell lymphoma, a rare blood cancer that affects the skin.
Pronounced “my-KOH-sis...
Understanding the gut-brain axis: 7 things to know
Have you ever found yourself thinking, “I don’t feel sick, exactly. I just don’t feel … right?”
If so, odds are that you’re correct — and it may have something to do with the gut-brain axis. This connection between your digestive tract and central nervous system allows your brain and gut to communicate with and influence each other constantly.
But how does it work? How would you know if yours is not functioning well...
T cell prolymphocytic leukemia (TPLL): Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
T cell prolymphocytic leukemia (TPLL) is an extremely rare form of leukemia that affects mainly older individuals. Only about 600 people...
Why getting an accurate lymphoma diagnosis matters
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with lymphoma, you might think all you need to know is whether it’s Hodgkin or non-Hodgkin. But is...
3 reasons appendix cancer is hard to diagnose
Until about 15 years ago, appendix cancer was often lumped together with colon cancer. That’s because the appendix is technically...
Exercise snacks: How to sneak more exercise into your day
Squeezing a full workout into your busy day can be tough. Warming up, exercising and cooling down all take time. So do the commute to the...
The sandwich generation: Tips for juggling parenting and an aging parent’s cancer diagnosis
The term “sandwich generation” describes people who are raising their children while also caring for their aging parents.
Juggling...
Understanding the different types of lymphoma
You may have already heard about non-Hodgkin lymphoma. But are there other kinds of lymphoma? What makes each one unique? And, are some symptoms...