Receiving a cancer diagnosis, whether it's you or a loved one, is life-altering. Knowing where to start can be hard to fathom, and the questions you have and emotions you feel might be overwhelming. T...

Regardless of they type or severity of cancer, you'll probably face challenges — emotionally and physically — and search for ways to best overcome the obstacles you're facing. The links be...

Building a strong future in cancer care As part of Mayo Clinic Health System's continuous investment in the New Prague campus, the Cancer Center and Infusion Therapy will undergo a $9 million expansio...

Chemotherapy works by killing rapidly dividing cancer cells. As it wipes out cancer cells, it also can destroy fast-growing healthy cells, which may cause side effects. Lower blood cell production You...

Your doctor may use one or more approaches to diagnose cancer: Physical exam. Your doctor may feel areas of your body for lumps that may indicate a tumor. During a physical exam, he or she may l...

When first diagnosed with cancer, many people ask about their prognosis. You might want to know whether your cancer is relatively easy or more difficult to cure. Your doctor can't predict the future, ...

Cancer refers to any one of a large number of diseases characterized by the development of abnormal cells that divide uncontrollably and have the ability to infiltrate and destroy normal body tissue. ...

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation providers treat a variety of conditions, including: Bursitis Carpal tunnel syndrome Complex regional pain syndrome Concussions Foot conditio...

Advanced technologies are available through Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and other departments to reduce pain and improve function. Treatment technologies include: Botox Diagnostic ...

If you have concerns about your child's development, pediatric speech therapy can help. Speech-language pathologists help infants, children and families reach maximum function while at home, school an...