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FISH Test

Compared to standard cytogenetic (cell gene) tests, one advantage of FISH is that it can identify genetic changes that are too small to be seen und...

Esophageal Cancer

Esophageal cancer occurs when cancer cells develop in the esophagus, a tube- like structure that runs from your throat to your stomach. Unfortunate...

Whats a Colposcopy?

A colposcopy is a simple procedure that lets your doctor get a good look at your cervix. The exam takes 5 to 10 minutes, and is a lot like getting ...

What is Cryotherapy?

Sometimes doctors use cryotherapy to remove skin growths that aren’t harmful, such as skin tags, warts, and angiomas. The type of cryotherapy you g...

What is Cervical Cancer?

Fortunately, screening tests can detect cervical cancer, and the HPV virus that usually causes it, very early. It usually takes a few years for a n...

Stem Cell Treatments for Cancer

If you have leukemia or lymphoma, you may need a stem cell transplant. Once there, they can help your body make healthy blood cells again. In an al...

Cancer Screenings

Your doctor may suggest a cancer screening to check for signs of early cancer -- or to look for things that could turn into it. The CDC, for instan...

How Immunotherapy for Cancer Works

Researchers hope immunotherapy treatment will harness the power of your body’s natural defenses to fight cancer cells, just like it would with a ge...

Brain Cancer and Gliomas

Glioma is a broad category of brain and spinal cord tumors that come from glial cells brain cells that support nerve cells. While many of benign br...

Types of Brain Cancer

When you’re diagnosed with brain cancer, learning as much as you can about it can help you choose the best treatment for you. Your treatment will d...

What is Bladder Cancer?

If you or someone in your immediate family (parents or siblings) has had cancer of the bladder or the urinary tract before, you’re more likely to g...

Breast Cancer Causes and Risk Factors

The precise causes of breast cancer are unclear, but we know the main risk factors. Still, most women considered at high risk for breast cancer do ...