In January 2020, Bart Wilson had a colonoscopy after complaining of lower abdominal pain and blood in his stool. Sensing something was wrong, he listened as the doctor explained what was found: Bart had a large tumor blocking a large portion of his colon, and he’d need emergency surgery to remove it.
The next day, Bart was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer that had metastasized to his liver. He underwent surgery to remove the...
Cancer is no stranger to Robyn Heid’s family. Robyn, the youngest of 10 children, lost a brother in 1992 to lymphoma and her father to prostate...
Finding out you have cancer can be hard enough. Telling your family, friends and employer that you have cancer can add another layer of stress...
Pituitary tumors grow in the pituitary gland, the pea-sized structure just behind the eyes at the base of the brain. These tumors are almost always noncancerous, but they can cause problems if they create an overproduction of hormones in the body or grow large enough to press against the brain and optic nerves.
If you have a pituitary tumor, you may be wondering if there are any lifestyle changes you should make, such as your diet...