According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 13 million Americans become infected with human papillomavirus, or HPV, each year. The CDC also estimates that every sexually active adult will contract HPV at some point in their lives.
Question: I’ve been dealing with hemorrhoids for over two years. They never go away and only seem to be getting worse. Is it possible that it could be anal cancer? Answered by colon and rectal surgeon Matthew Fuglestad, MD.
The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the midline of the neck. Unfortunately, the thyroid gland can develop lumps. These lumps, which can be single, multiple or even cover the entire thyroid, are called nodules.
Thyroid cancer is a form of cancer that affects approximately 53,000 Americans annually. The thyroid is a small gland at the base of your neck responsible for creating thyroid hormones.
Melanoma is a type of cancer that originates from cells that produce the pigment responsible for our skin color. Understanding what melanoma looks like and where it can be found on the body can help with early diagnosis and treatment.
Undergoing cancer treatment can be a long and difficult journey that can affect every aspect of your body. Radiation therapy for prostate cancer can often cause gastrointestinal problems and other issues that affect your diet and appetite.
Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy, or CAR T-cell therapy, is an innovative and promising treatment approach that has revolutionized the field of cancer therapy.
Pancreatic cancer is a tough disease to beat, with only 11.5% of patients surviving more than five years. But Nebraska Medicine researchers are working hard to find new ways to boost survival.
When Scott and Teresa Hueber celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary this past summer, it was much more than a celebration of marriage. It was also a celebration of life.