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Blood in your urine is definitely a reason to seek medical attention, and for many people cancer is a top concern. Now a new genetic test that can spot changes in the DNA known as mutations can help rule out …

Can a genetic test spot bladder cancer in people who have blood in their urine? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read more »

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Neoadjuvant chemotherapy translates to chemotherapy for cancer before surgery, with a recent study demonstrating its benefit for people with esophagus cancer. Kimmel Cancer Center director William Nelson at Johns Hopkins says this strategy is time tested. Nelson: Neoadjuvant therapy is …

Are there advantages to receiving chemotherapy for cancer before surgery? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read more »

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Cancer of the esophagus is a tough cancer to treat, and more people worldwide are developing it. A recent study compares one regimen giving chemotherapy and radiation before surgery versus another strategy using four chemotherapy drugs plus surgery. William Nelson, …

What is the best way to treat esophageal cancer? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read more »

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Pain in nerves, called neuropathy, is more common when a couple types of cancer drugs are used or when someone has lung cancer versus other types of cancer, a new study concludes. Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center director William Nelson …

Is it possible to catch nerve pain early in cancer treatment and minimize it? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read more »

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Neuropathy, or painful nerves, are seen in more than 40% of people who’ve been treated for cancer, a recent study reports. Kimmel Cancer Center director William Nelson at Johns Hopkins says the magnitude of the problem is huge, although there …

Can painful nerve pain following cancer therapy be avoided? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read more »

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Nerve pain, or neuropathy, can be a big problem for some people who’ve been treated for cancer, with a new study showing just how big a problem it is. William Nelson, director of the Kimmel Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, …

How often does someone who’s been treated for cancer experience nerve pain? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read more »

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A greater sense of control, feeling in partnership with their care team, and not finding reporting symptoms burdensome are just a few of the outcomes reported by people with advanced cancer in a study of an electronic intervention where they …

How does reporting symptoms impact cancer care for patients? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read more »