Night sweats, persistent fevers and unexplained weight loss are three of the most common symptoms of lymphoma, whether they stem from Hodgkin lymphoma or non-Hodgkin lymphoma. But each one has to meet certain criteria to be considered a possible sign of blood cancer.
In adults, that means:
Night sweats must happen repeatedly, not be due to menopause-related hot flashes, and you should be drenched in sweat to the point...You might think that the terms “integrative medicine” and “alternative medicine” are interchangeable, or that they mean the same thing. But...
Renal medullary carcinoma (RMC) is a rare and extremely aggressive kidney cancer. In the United States, it is diagnosed most frequently among...
Very few people will be diagnosed with renal medullary carcinoma this year. But of those who are, about 60% will be young Black men who carry the sickle cell trait, an inherited mutation that can change the shape of red blood cells. About 60-70% of those individuals will also have a history of high-intensity exercise.
Why is renal medullary carcinoma more common in young athletic Black men? How do you know if you carry the blood...
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“At first, patients might complain of a spot-like rash, or of...
Every cancer patient’s situation is unique. But Heather Williams’ was exceptional.
The ER nurse from North Carolina was only...
You’ve put on your UPF-rated clothing, applied your sunscreen and positioned your beach umbrella carefully. But are you also wearing sunglasses...
The most common symptoms of pancreatic cancer are pain in your abdomen or back, weight loss and jaundice.
But these issues can also...
Chemical peels have been credited with everything from eliminating wrinkles and acne scars to stimulating cell growth and reversing sun damage...
Protecting our skin from harmful ultraviolet (UV) light is a year-round job. It requires wearing the proper clothing, using sunscreen on exposed...
Abdominal pain, heartburn and fatigue can sometimes be symptoms of stomach cancer. But they can also be the result of overeating, untreated...
Ascites is the accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal space of the abdomen. Though it can be caused by several non-cancerous conditions,...
When Alexandra Mastrogiuseppe-Cribbin was diagnosed with stage IV marginal zone lymphoma in August 2023, she and her husband, James, were...
Symptoms of ovarian cancer are so vague that roughly 80% of cases are diagnosed only after the disease has reached stage III or IV.
You may already know that some types of colon polyps can develop into colorectal cancer. Or, that cervical dysplasia can sometimes lead to...
When Mac Dunwoody thinks of his late wife, Susan, he doesn’t focus on the ovarian cancer that ultimately took her life. Instead, he remembers...
Caregivers of cancer patients with cognitive impairments can face any number of unique challenges.
If their loved one has...
You’ve probably heard about the heart-healthy diet, the Mediterranean diet and even the keto diet. If you’re a cancer patient or caregiver...
If you or someone you love has ever been diagnosed with a blood cancer such as leukemia or lymphoma, you’re probably already familiar with...
Fatima Sheriff has been MD Anderson’s chief of staff since September 2018 and a health care professional for more than 25 years. But the Canadian...