While some LGL leukemia patients lead fairly normal lives, with occasional illnesses, others get recurrent infections that prevent them from working and fun activities.
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Michael Devitt, MD, is a hematologist/oncologist treating patients with cancers of the prostate, bladder, kidneys and testicles.
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Alex Trebek's chances with stage 4 pancreatic cancer aren't good. But UVA has hope in the form of precision medicine & early detection. Todd Bauer, MD, explains.
Colonoscopy used to be the only colorectal cancer screening option. There are several other options these days, including some you can do from the comfort of your home. Read about the pros and cons.
Clinical trials for LGL leukemia research are exceptionally challenging to fill when there are only about 1,000 people each year receiving this diagnosis.
Have you ever wondered what it meant when you heard something like, “so-and-so has stage 3 breast cancer?” The breast cancer part probably makes sense, but what does the stage mean? Learn about the different stages of cancer.
Complementary and alternative medicine, including biofeedback therapy, acupuncture, massage and herbal medicines, are outside the standard practices of modern medical care.
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