What to expect after brain surgery: Patients and a neurosurgeon share insights
Are some side effects common to everyone after brain surgery? For instance, can you expect to experience some combination of memory lapses, balance problems, personality changes and/or trouble with your speech?
We went to neurosurgeon Sherise Ferguson, M.D., and four patients who’ve had brain surgery for answers. Here’s what they shared with us.
Expect your side effects to be uniqueThe first thing to know...
Understanding VEXAS Syndrome: Why this often-missed condition affects men over 50
VEXAS syndrome is a clonal blood disorder that can trigger widespread inflammation throughout the body and mostly affects men over age 50....
‘How I knew I had throat cancer’: Survivors share their symptoms
For high school football coach Mark Teague, the only symptom of throat cancer he noticed was a small lump beneath his jaw.
“I...
Kidney cancer specialists: 3 things to know about renal cell carcinoma (RCC)
Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the scientific name for kidney cancer. Clear cell renal cell carcinoma accounts for about 75% of all new kidney cancer cases diagnosed annually in the U.S.
The remaining 25% fall under the umbrella term of “non-clear cell kidney cancer.” These include many different subtypes, such as papillary kidney cancer, chromophobe kidney cancer, renal medullary carcinoma, collecting duct kidney cancer,...
‘How I knew I had lung cancer’: 5 survivors share their symptoms
Chest pain, shortness of breath and a persistent cough can all be symptoms of lung cancer.
But they can also be signs of other conditions...
What is dysplasia?
“Dysplasia” is the scientific term for “abnormal cells,” which don’t look the way they’re supposed to under a microscope. These abnormal cells...
‘How I knew I had cervical cancer’: 4 survivors describe their symptoms
Like many women diagnosed with cervical cancer, Linda Emery didn’t initially have any symptoms. She didn’t even know she had the disease...
Eating well when you don't feel well
When you don’t feel well, eating may feel like less of a ‘woohoo!’ and more of a to-do. This is especially true when you don't have an appetite...
'How I knew I had ovarian cancer’: Survivors and caregiver discuss symptoms
Bloating, diarrhea and abdominal pain are three of the most common symptoms of ovarian cancer. They’re also some of the easiest to overlook...
‘How I knew I had colorectal cancer’: Six survivors share their symptoms
Constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain can all be symptoms of colorectal cancer.
But they can also be signs of other conditions...