Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Colorectal cancer on the rise in younger adults
- March 22, 2023
On the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast, Dr. Jones discusses his experiences caring for younger people with colorectal cancer, and why you should talk to your health care team about screening for colorectal…
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…