Urothelial carcinoma: 8 insights about this common bladder cancer
Urothelial carcinoma is cancer that develops in the urothelial cells. These cells are located in the urothelium, which lines the inside of the urinary tract. Urothelial carcinoma can develop in the upper urinary tract (renal pelvis, ureter) or the lower urinary tract (bladder, urethra).
Most bladder cancers are urothelial carcinomas. We spoke with genitourinary medical oncologist Omar Alhalabi, M.D., to learn more about urothelial...
Researcher studies tumor cell interaction to improve immunotherapy
Kenneth Hu, Ph.D., first got a taste of what it’s like to work in a real science lab as a senior in high school. He was part of a program...
Orthopedic oncologist passionate about helping patients regain mobility
Valerae Lewis, M.D., always knew she wanted to be a doctor. Math and science fascinated her. She liked working with her hands. As a child,...
Retinoblastoma: 7 insights on this rare eye cancer
Retinoblastoma is a cancer that forms in the retina, a layer of tissue in the eye that’s sensitive to light. It’s a rare eye cancer, but it’s the most common cancer that starts in the eye in children. It’s typically diagnosed in children under age 2.
We spoke with ophthalmologist and retinoblastoma specialist Dan Gombos, M.D., to learn more about retinoblastoma, including symptoms, how it’s diagnosed and how it’s treated.
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