Category: Cancer
Five Things to Know About Dense Breasts
3D mammography is recommended for women whose breasts contain more dense than fatty tissue.
What’s an Anal Pap Test and Do You Need One?
This test is an effective screening tool for anal cancer.
How Doctors Evaluate Lumps in the Neck for Thyroid Cancer
Most thyroid nodules don’t cause any symptoms or need treatment, but some can be malignant and require surgery.
People Up to Age 45 Can Now Be Vaccinated for HPV
The HPV vaccine is now recommended for adults to prevent multiple strains of the virus.
Should You Be Screened for Lung Cancer?
Find out how lung cancer screenings can save lives and who should get them.
Head and Neck Cancer 101
Here’s what you need to know about causes, treatment and prevention.
Cancer, Ear Nose Throat, Otolaryngology/ Head and Neck Surgery
Understanding the Decline in the Cancer Death Rate in the U.S.
The N.C. Cancer Hospital physician-in-chief provides context on a recent report.
A Destination for Treatment of a Rare Pediatric Cancer
Surgeon uses specialized chemotherapy treatment for children with desmoplastic small round cell tumor.
A Long Journey for a Child with Rare Pediatric Cancer
For Sebastian and his family, no distance was too great to find treatment.