Swollen collar bone (supraclavicular) lymph nodes: 4 things to know
You may already be aware that swollen lymph nodes can be a sign of cancer. But did you also know that where they arise on the body can sometimes hint at which type of cancer is causing them?
With oral cancers, for instance, swollen lymph nodes tend to appear first in the neck or under the jaw. Breast cancer, on the other hand, tends to affect the lymph nodes in the armpit, or axilla, first.
But what about supraclavicular...
Elastography 101: How this test helps diagnose liver disease
Elastography is an imaging test to check the elasticity of tissue in your body. Stiffness in your tissue is often a sign of disease. Elastography...
Phase 1 clinical trials, explained: 11 things to know
Phase 1 clinical trials are the foundation for how we develop new drugs to treat cancer. Typically, they involve about 60 or fewer patients...
What are cancer biomarkers, and how do they guide treatment?
Cancer care is no longer one-size-fits-all. Today, doctors can tailor treatment based on the specific characteristics of each patient’s tumor, and cancer biomarker testing plays a key role in making that possible.
Biomarkers help doctors understand what is driving a cancer and how it may respond to treatment. This approach is a key part of precision medicine and continues to evolve.
“Biomarker testing is now a fundamental...
Glossectomy 101: What to know about this common tongue surgery
A glossectomy is surgery to remove part or all of the tongue. It’s the primary recommended treatment for oral tongue cancer and can also be...
What is monoclonal gammopathy of uncertain significance (MGUS)?
If your doctor has told you that you have monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) after a routine blood...
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...
Cachexia (wasting syndrome) in cancer patients: What to know
Losing weight when you’re not trying to can be frustrating. But it may also be cause for concern.
Cachexia, sometimes called wasting...
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...
External beam radiation therapy: How it works, what it treats and side effects
Radiation therapy is a common type of cancer treatment that uses high-energy beams to target and destroy cancer cells.
External beam...