There are four main types of thyroid cells: follicular, papillary, medullary and Hurthle. While they’re all different, each of these cells plays an important role in creating hormones that help your body regulate blood pressure, temperature, heart rate and other important functions.
Normally, these cells work together in harmony, but changes to their molecular profile could make some cells grow out of control, which can lead...
The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck. It’s responsible for the hormones that control your heart rate, blood...
From eating and drinking to talking and breathing, you use your mouth constantly. With all that movement, you probably notice when something...
When cancer is found in both breasts or there’s a high risk of developing breast cancer, a double mastectomy may be an option to treat or prevent breast cancer.
This surgery removes all breast tissue. It can be performed with or without breast reconstruction surgery, either at the same time or as a separate procedure.
We spoke to surgical oncologist Rosa Hwang, M.D., to learn more about this procedure and what...
Taking care of a loved one with cancer can be hard, no matter your relationship. For adult children of cancer patients, the changing role...
Throughout cancer treatment, patients may go through many blood draws, infusions and injections. All these needle sticks can be uncomfortable...
Lung cancer can form in any part of the lungs. When lung tumors grow in the upper portion of the lung, above the first rib, they’re called...
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and swelling in the joints. It’s caused when the immune system mistakenly...
The pancreas is part of the digestive system which helps your body regulate blood sugar and digest food. Sometimes cysts can develop inside...
Updated Oct. 31, 2022
As part of a complete breast cancer diagnosis, patients will learn their HER2 status. The human growth receptor...