Stem cell transplants aim to help a patient recover from the loss of blood cells they experience while being treated for multiple myeloma. These blood-making cells are removed from the body and stored ...

Looking at the genetic makeup of multiple myeloma cells can help in deciding how aggressive treatment should be and what therapy to take. A fluorescence in situ hybridization test (FISH) is one of the ...

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer type among U.S. veterans and men in general. 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. As the medical field continues to make ...

A rectal spacer is a gel that doctors inject between the prostate and rectum before radiation therapy to specifically target and reduce side effects of the treatment such as bladder leakage and rectal ...

There are multiple CD4/CD6 inhibitors that are currently available for metastatic estrogen receptor-positive breast cancers, including Ibrance, Kisqali, and Verzenio. When you hear estrogen ...

If you have non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), your doctor will recommend PD-L1 testing. This test will help your doctor understand if you can be treated with a type of cancer drug called immune ...

A tumor board is a team of medical professionals with different specialties who come together to discuss and collaborate on the treatment plans for patients diagnosed with cancer. For glioma, the ...

Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) is the most aggressive form of brain cancer. This type of cancer is difficult to treat, so doctors will typically recommend an approach that involves surgery (if possible ...

Vikki Ellis was 23 years old when she began experiencing lower back pain, irregular discharge and pain during intercourse—but she couldn’t get checked for cervical cancer until two years later, a test ...

Xtandi is advancing treatment for late-stage prostate cancer, enhancing longevity and wellness. Xtandi targets prostate cancer cases deemed high-risk due to aggressive disease characteristics, such as ...

Gliomas are complex brain tumors that require a detailed assessment to determine their grade, location, and best course of treatment. MRIs are used throughout the treatment process. This type of ...

Most glioma patients will be diagnosed at a community medical center — and some receive most or all of their cancer care locally as well. While major academic institutions can provide access to ...