Mayo Clinic Q and A: Polyps are possible culprits in colon cancer
- March 15, 2023
I'm 46 and had my first colonoscopy last month. The doctor said everything looked good, although he removed a few polyps. Can you explain what a colon polyp is and if should I be concerned?
What Is a At Home Colon Cancer Test and What Do Stool Samples Tell You?
- March 1, 2023
An At Home Colon Cancer Test (fecal occult blood test), also referred to as an FOBT, is a type of screening that checks for the presence of blood in a stool sample.
Dramatic Increase in Cervical Cancer Research is Driving Treatment Progress
- January 18, 2023
In honor of cervical cancer awareness month, Lauren Bollinger, MD, a gynecologic oncologist with Minnesota Oncology, recently authored an article for Targeted Oncology on cervical cancer research and…
HPV and Cervical Cancer: What’s the Connection?
- January 11, 2023
When it comes to cervical cancer, nearly all cases are caused by exposure to the human papillomavirus, or HPV.
Cervical Cancer Screening Saves Lives
- January 4, 2023
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, a time set aside to increase awareness of the disease and the importance of screening as a prevention strategy. Minnesota Oncology reminds all women to…
Why lung cancer screening is important, especially for minorities
- November 23, 2022
Lung cancer is the second most common type of cancer and the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. Studies show that lung cancer screening reduces the risk of dying from the disease.