MedStar Health Blog

Melanoma is one of the most aggressive types of skin cancer, beginning deep in the layers of the skin. Historically, treatment options were minimal once the cancer spread. But recent advancements all...

More than 4 million breast cancer survivors live in the United States today. Each one is on their own unique cancer journey. Some women, especially those with large, multiple, or return tumors, may h...

A diagnosis of pancreatic cancer often comes with understandable feelings of fear. Pancreatic cancer is one of the most difficult cancers to treat.  About 1/3 of pancreatic cancers are diagnos...

From life-saving screenings to advanced treatment, get expert colorectal cancer care. According to a recent national MedStar Health survey, 77% of people don’t know the right age to get their first c...

Noticing blood in the toilet after a bowel movement can be concerning. While it could be something as common as hemorrhoids or a temporary issue with your diet, this is a scenario in which it’s bette...

For many patients facing a blood cancer diagnosis, the journey includes familiar stops: chemotherapy, radiation, or antibody treatments. But when these traditionally effective medicines can no longer...