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January 28, 2026By Jennifer Ann Kanakry, MD, Director Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Immunotherapy program
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...
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June 19, 2019A colonoscopy, one of the most widely recognized screening procedures in the U.S., is used for screening, surveillance, and treatment in the fight against colon cancer, the third most diagnosed cancer...
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June 18, 2019Head and neck cancers appear on visible parts of the body—so, naturally, people fear they might not look like themselves following cancer treatment. However, with the surgical techniques we use...
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June 14, 2019Updated March 15, 2020 We all know being physically active is one of the best steps we can take for our health. Did you know being physically active from an early age promotes better health and activ...
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June 11, 2019The adrenal glands, located right above the kidneys, produce hormones that are critical to your health and well-being. Everyone is familiar with adrenaline, and it is one of the main hormones that t...
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May 17, 2019By B. Elizabeth Delasobera, MD
"Achoo!” It’s that time of year for seasonal allergies and sometimes the common cold, two of the most common illnesses in the U.S. for both adults and children. In fact, the average American has two t...
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May 14, 2019While skin cancers can develop all around the body, the head and neck regions are extremely common locations for skin cancer to appear, as they regularly are exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation fro...
