Surgery isn’t a typical treatment for multiple myeloma. But in some cases, surgery may be necessary to address complications from the disease. Multiple myeloma is a rare type of cancer that causes abnormal cells to develop in your bone marrow. As multiple myeloma spreads, it can lead to bone damage or loss.

The Role of Surgery in Treating Multiple Myeloma

Cancer Health

People with type 2 diabetes who used glucagon-like peptide analogs such as Ozempic or Mounjaro had a lower risk for multiple types of cancer compared with those who used insulin, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open. Overweight and obesity have been linked to at least 13 types...

Weight-Loss Drugs May Prevent 10 Types of Cancer

Seeking support can help make your journey easier and improve your well-being during treatment and recovery. Navigating a cancer diagnosis involves not only medical treatments but also managing the practical and emotional challenges that come with it. Finding the right resources and support can significantly ease this journey. Here are...

Your Guide to Finding Resources after a Cancer Diagnosis

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Seeking care quickly saved her life—and her daughter's.

‘I Was Diagnosed With Cancer at 16 and Again at 39—These Were the Very First Symptoms I Noticed'

In 1972, Janet Rowley sat at her dining room table and cut tiny chromosomes from photographs she had taken in her laboratory. One by one, she snipped out the small figures her children teasingly called paper dolls. She then carefully laid them out in 23 matching pairs—and warned her kids not to sneeze.

Path to precision: Targeted cancer drugs go from table to trials to bedside

I wish my doctor was more upfront — sharing both the realities and the glimmers of hope — the day I was diagnosed with brain cancer. Looking back, I wish at the time of my cancer diagnosis the doctors had said to me plainly:. “Mark, your biopsy shows...

What I Wish My Oncologist Said the Day of My Diagnosis

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Michael Strahan’s daughter Isabella, 19, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer. She’s undergone surgery, radiation therapy, and grueling chemotherapy for treatment before reaching remission.

Tears of Joy for ‘GMA’ Host’s Daughter Isabella Strahan, 19, Who Reached Remission After Brain Cancer– Her Journey Into Survivorship Has Just Begun

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César Serrano went from having trouble breathing to learning that he only had three months to live. The asthma medication his doctor prescribed wasn’t helping, so he ordered a CT scan and biopsy, which led to his stage-four lung cancer diagnosis. "Honestly, no one's prepared for something like...

He thought he only had months to live, but a new cancer test changed that

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Other types of surgery besides double mastectomies are equally good at lowering death rates in women with cancer in one breast.

Double mastectomies don't increase cancer survival, study suggests

We asked oncology experts what questions patients should ask their doctors soon after receiving a cancer diagnosis. This is their advice. Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be shocking, overwhelming and comes with a ton of new information — from disease types and stages to new drug names and treatment types. Patients and their loved ones may have a list of questions running through their minds, or they may not know what to ask.

Questions Patients Should Ask After a Cancer Diagnosis

Everyday Health

Stupid Cancer supports young adults with cancer by addressing their unique challenges and fostering community through their resources, meetups, and annual CancerCon event.

Spotlight on: Stupid Cancer

"How I Met Your Mother" actress Cobie Smulders, 42, admits that before landing her star-making television role, she worked as a model, and taking photos made her feel “uncomfortable.” However, she says it helped boost her confidence, which aided her ability to land TV roles.

‘How I Met Your Mother’ Actress, Cancer Survivor Cobie Smulders, 42, Says Modeling Career Made Her ‘Uncomfortable’ Before Landing Big TV Roles

Communication is the lifeblood of any relationship, especially between parents and adult children. Look for activities that allow you to connect personally and create lasting memories. Recognizing and respecting your adult child’s independence is crucial for a healthy relationship. Strengthening the bond with your adult child can be a...

3 Ways to Strengthen Your Connection With Your Adult Child

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Mike Day is one of many Americans to have found out about their serious illness — in this case, incurable cancer — through an online portal. Mike's wife Kathy, a former ER nurse, identified the term 'adenocarcinoma' in his biopsy results as her husband lounged in his living room recliner.

Like 25% of Americans, Man In Maine Learns of His Cancer Online Then Turns to a Crowded Emergency Room for Answers

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(StatePoint) A bladder cancer diagnosis can be scary, but according to those who’ve been through it, advocating for yourself and taking charge of your journey can help you make informed decisions when it comes to your treatment to get the best care possible.
                “For me, a second opinion turned an originally doom-and-gloom picture into a more hopeful, optimistic and clear path forward,” said Mary Beth M., a bladder cancer survivor. “It’s so important to seek a second or even a third opinion if you feel...

What to Know After a Bladder Cancer Diagnosis

Famous judge Frank Caprio, an 87-year-old lawyer known for handling cases on the TV show "Caught in Providence," recently took to social media to prove to his fans he's "back" and feeling better than ever after beating pancreatic cancer.

Famous 87-Year-Old TV Show Judge Does Push-Ups To Prove He’s ‘Back’ and ‘Feeling Good’ After Beating Pancreatic Cancer

Robin Quivers, who previously beat stage 3 endometrial cancer and experienced a relapse years later, is proudly showing off her bald head as she undergoes immunotherapy infusions periodically.

Always Laughing, ‘Howard Stern Show’ Co-Host Robin Quivers, 71, Exudes Confidence After Hair Loss & Ongoing Battle With Endometrial Cancer

Corey Rhodes, 32, is keeping himself as active as possible while living with an advanced rare liver cancer. Now that his tumors have ‘stabilized,’ he is helping comfort others affected by the disease while rallying his community to assist with cancer research efforts. The type of liver cancer...

Heartburn and Shoulder Pain Led to 32-Year-Old’s Rare Liver Cancer Diagnosis: Tumor the Size of a ‘Deflated Basketball’

A drug that was developed to treat pancreatic cancer has now been shown to increase symptom-free survival in preclinical medulloblastoma models – all without showing signs of toxicity. Medulloblastoma is the most common malignant brain tumor in children. Survival rates vary according to which one of the four subtypes...

Drug developed for pancreatic cancer shows promise against most aggressive form of medulloblastoma

Amber Laign opened up about the 'sudden shift' caused by her breast cancer treatments.

Robin Roberts' Wife Amber Shares 'Sudden' Health Update After Cancer Treatment

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How to Treat Cancer in Its Entirety

Most cancer patients suffer poor mental health but few patients or clinicians are empowered to address it. There is an unintended collusion in the health system...

How to Treat Cancer in Its Entirety

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