MedStar Health Blog

Over the past 10 or 15 years, uterine cancer cases have steadily increased in the United States. This year alone, an estimated 65,620 women will be diagnosed with this condition. Average age of diagn...

In 2015, then 69-year-old Willie M. Smith was diagnosed with breast cancer. A simple lumpectomy removed her tumor and a five-year dose of the oral medication, Anastrozole, was prescribed. The retired...

When you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, a second opinion can give you the information you need to make the best decisions about your cancer treatment. And, when you get a second opinion using vi...

Did you know that skin cancer is the most common type of cancer? And, even more concerning, it often goes unrecognized.Understanding signs and symptoms can help you determine whether that spot on your...

In the U.S., skin cancer is by far the most commonly diagnosed cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. Since most skin cancers develop as a result of exposure to harmful ultraviolet (UV) r...

Many people unfortunately wait until they’re sick to find a doctor. Delaying preventative care or avoiding the doctor’s office altogether; however, may set you up for some unexpected hea...