Ministrokes and cancer: 9 questions answered
Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) or “ministrokes” are temporary blockages caused by clots in the blood vessels that supply the brain. Usually, any problems that result from them are temporary and resolve on their own fairly quickly. But TIAs can also be a warning sign of more severe and debilitating strokes.
To learn more about ministrokes, why some cancer patients can be at greater risk for them, and how they’re treated...
What does colon cancer pain feel like?
Most people diagnosed with colon cancer won’t mention pain as one of their symptoms. But when they do, how do they describe it? What does...
‘How I knew I had endometrial cancer’: Six survivors share their stories
Maria Lozano was already well into menopause when she started experiencing the most common symptom of endometrial cancer (also known as uterine...
Deep vein thrombosis as a side effect of cancer: 9 things to know
The risk of developing blood clots is somewhat higher among cancer patients. This is due both to the inflammatory nature of the disease itself and the therapies used to treat cancer.
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is one such type of blood clot. It forms in the veins found deep inside muscles and other tissues, and it can be fatal if left untreated.
Why are cancer patients more susceptible to DVT? And, can it be prevented? We...
What is a biopsy? 7 questions, answered
Many cancer patients will need a type of tissue analysis called a biopsy at some point. What is a biopsy, how does it work and what can it...