Daniel Drum of Sugar Grove, Pennsylvania, has lived through more than his fair share of medical traumas and treatments. At age 66, he has survived a triple bypass, angioplasty, three back surgeries, shoulder surgery and removal of a cancerous section of his ear.
Until recently, the use of marijuana, preferably called cannabis, was only considered legal in 36 U.S. states for the treatment of certain medical conditions.
Your next steps after an abnormal result may involve a second mammogram, or other imaging such as ultrasound or MRI. If the abnormality is confirmed through these tests, your doctor will schedule a biopsy.
Do you have friends or loved ones that are due — or overdue — for their PSA test to detect prostate cancer? Let them know about our free prostate cancer early detection event on May 13, 2024.
Emily Pacer knew cancer was a risk in her family: Her paternal grandmother had cancer four times and her aunt tested positive for carrying the BRCA mutation associated with a higher risk of developing breast cancer.
When you are diagnosed with kidney cancer, it's crucial to make sure your team is taking the right steps with your treatment, especially with regard to surgery.