Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell. They help make up our immune system. Because they have cellular memory, any time they’re exposed to a virus, bacteria or other pathogen for a second time, they recognize the danger and start reproducing themselves to fight off an infection. This means they play a vital role in keeping us healthy.
But what’s considered a “normal” range of lymphocytes? Does it mean you have cancer if they...
It can be scary to see blood in your urine. While there is cause for concern, you shouldn’t panic. There can be many reasons for blood in...
Starting at age 40, women at average risk for breast cancer should get yearly mammograms to screen for breast cancer.
2D digital mammography...
Breast cancer develops from cells in the breast tissue. It is often thought of as a woman's disease. But men can get breast cancer, too.
How common is male breast cancer? And how is it treated? Here, I’ll answer these questions and more about male breast cancer.
How common is male breast cancer?Male breast cancer represents about 1% of all breast cancer cases in the United States. Every male has about a 1 in 1,000 risk...
Night sweats, persistent fevers and unexplained weight loss are three of the most common symptoms of lymphoma, whether they stem from Hodgkin...
If you’ve been told you need a liver biopsy, you might have some questions. What will the liver biopsy reveal? Will the procedure hurt? How...
Leukoplakia is the scientific name for abnormal white patches that develop inside the mouth. They can be a symptom of oral cancer or a pre-cancerous...
Kidney cancers don’t generally cause pain in patients before diagnosis. That’s because the most common types of kidney cancer tend to grow...
Sepsis is a serious condition that occurs when your body's immune system damages its own tissues and organs while trying to fight a bacterial...
Lip cancer describes cancer that develops on the inside or outside of the lip. Anyplace from where the lips touch each other and inward is...