diagnosis

May 31, 2016 · Aziza Nassar, MD, FCAP

Biopsy: 5 Things Every Patient Should Know

Biopsies are central to the diagnosis of many cancers. Pathologist Aziza Nassar, MD, sheds light on some things people should understand about biopsy. Read More >>
July 7, 2015

Living With a Rare Cancer—My Dr. Seuss World

When Josh Mailman was diagnosed with a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor, he didn’t expect his life to be defined by two of Dr. Seuss’ books—Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? and Oh, The Places You’ll Go. Now as a patient advocate, his goal is to ensure that others diagnosed with rare cancers do not need to rely on luck and travel to get the best outcome. Read More >>
March 17, 2015 · Amber Bauer, ASCO staff

Spotlight On: Pathologists

Pathologists play an essential role in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. In this interview, Carey August, MD, and Chanjuan Shi, MD, PhD, discuss what they do on a daily basis to help care for people with cancer. Read More >>
scan-xiety (noun) : the anxiety associated with cancer-detecting scans
December 2, 2014 · Cat Snyder, ASCO staff

Expert Podcast: Coping with “Scanxiety”

Sometimes, anxiety comes with getting cancer scans, often called “scanxiety.” In a podcast, Dr. Lidia Schapira shares advice for managing the stress that comes along with needing multiple scans. Read More >>
October 30, 2014 · Cat Snyder, ASCO staff

CT Scans and Cancer Risk

With most things in life, there are risks and benefits. It’s important to know these factors before you get any treatment or test. In this podcast, Rebecca Smith-Bindman, MD shares about the connection between computed tomography (CT) scans and cancer risk. Read More >>

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