If you're receiving treatment at Duke for cancer, use the information here to continue your care experience.

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• 3-D Transperineal Prostate Mapping Biopsies
  In select cases, your surgeon may decide to augment the results of routine prostate biopsies performed in the clinic setting (TRUS biopsy) with an additional procedure termed three dimensional (3-D) transperineal mapping biopsy.
  Mar. 15, 2010
• Activities to Help Cancer Patients Restore Focus and Attention
  There are certain things you can do during the day that have been proven to help restore the ability to concentrate.
  Mar. 28, 2007
• Adult Female Clean Intermittent Bladder Self-Catheterization
  Information about adult female clean intermittent bladder self-catheterization for Duke patients.
  May 16, 2007
• Adult Male Clean Intermittent Bladder Self-Catheterization
  Information about adult male clean intermittent bladder self-catheterization for Duke patients.
  May 16, 2007
• Angiography/Angiogram
  Information about receiving an angiography/angiogram at Duke.
  May 16, 2007
• Apheresis (Duke Clinic)
  Information about apheresis performed at Duke Clinic.
  May 16, 2007
• Apheresis (North Pavilion)
  A patient's guide to apheresis at Duke.
  May 16, 2007
• Apheresis for Children
  Information about apheresis at Duke Children's Hospital and Health Center.
  May 16, 2007
• Bone Marrow Aspiration/Biopsy
  Information about bone marrow aspiration/biopsy at Duke.
  May 16, 2007
• Brain Tumor Grades
  Brain tumors are assigned grades according to how fast they grow and how different-from-normal their cells look to a pathologist examining them under a microscope.
  Sept. 2, 2011
• Brain Tumor Risk Factors
  Much is unknown about the causes of brain tumors.
  Sept. 2, 2011
• Brain Tumor Symptoms
  About half of patients with brain tumors have headaches or seizures. Learn about other symptoms that may occur.
  Sept. 2, 2011
• Breast Cancer and Exercise Quiz
  You probably know that exercising and staying active are important, but do you know how important they are when it comes to reducing your risk for breast cancer? Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge.
  Oct. 12, 2012
• Breast Cancer Risk Assessment
  Scientists at Duke are studying the causes of breast cancer to learn more about risk factors and ways of preventing this disease.
  Aug. 22, 2011
• Breast Cancer Stages
  Breast cancer stages are determined by the size of the tumor, whether it is invasive, how many lymph nodes are affected, and whether it has metastasized.
  Sept. 2, 2011
• Cancer Center Visitation Policy
  In the course of the visit it may be clinically or otherwise reasonably necessary for patient care, safety or well-being to impose restrictions on visitation.
  Apr. 17, 2012
• Cancer Resource Guide
  A guide to resources that can assist patients and their families throughout the cancer experience. This resource list is compiled and updated by the Duke Center for Cancer Survivorship.
  Aug. 22, 2011
• Chemotherapy for Gynecologic Cancers
  Chemotherapy involves administering drugs that kill cancer cells or stop them from growing.
  Aug. 22, 2011
• Chemotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer
  Chemotherapy may be used to destroy cancer cells before or after head and neck cancer surgery, or it may be used in combination with radiation to avoid surgery.
  Aug. 22, 2011
• Chemotherapy for Pediatric Cancers
  Chemotherapy involves administering drugs that kill cancer cells.
  Aug. 26, 2011
• Chemotherapy for Urologic Cancer
  Chemotherapy involves administering drugs that kill cancer cells or stop them from growing.
  Aug. 26, 2011
• Chest X-Ray
  Information about chest x-ray at Duke.
  May 16, 2007
• Colonoscopy
  Information about colonoscopy procedure at Duke.
  May 16, 2007
• Colorectal Cancer Risk Factors
  Some personal choices and characteristics, such as family history, increase the risk of getting colon cancer.
  Aug. 23, 2011
• Colorectal Cancer Stages
  Colorectal cancer is classified into stages according to how it looks under a microscope and any spread of the cancer.
  Aug. 24, 2011
• Colorectal Cancer Symptoms
  Learn about symptoms of colorectal cancer.
  Aug. 23, 2011
• Coping with Depression
  Recognize the symptoms of depression and learn when to get help.
  Mar. 28, 2007
• Cryosurgery for Kidney Cancer
  Cryosurgery is often used to treat kidney cancer.
  Aug. 26, 2011
• Cryosurgery for Prostate Cancer
  Cryosurgery, also known as cryotherapy or cryoablation, is recognized as one of the established minimally-invasive treatment options for localized prostate cancer.
  Mar. 15, 2010
• CT Scan
  Information about receiving a CT scan at Duke.
  May 16, 2007
• Cystoscopy
  A cystoscopy or "cysto" is a procedure to see the inside of the bladder and urethra.
  Jan. 23, 2009
• Doppler Study
  Information about Doppler study at Duke.
  May 16, 2007
• Duke Pioneers Gentler Breast Cancer Drugs
  Kim Blackwell, MD, leads clinical trials new, more effective, and less toxic treatments for breast cancer. Her work on a new treatment for HER-2 breast cancer, which represents 20 percent of all invasive breast cancers, has drawn international attention.
  Oct. 26, 2012
• Echocardiogram
  Information about echocardiogram at Duke.
  May 16, 2007
• Electrocardiogram
  Information about electrocardiogram at Duke.
  May 16, 2007
• Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
  Information about Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) at Duke.
  May 16, 2007
• Endoscopic Treatments for Esophageal Cancer
  Several treatments for esophageal cancer or precancerous conditions are administered using an endoscope.
  Aug. 25, 2011
• Endoscopic Ultrasound
  Information about endoscopic ultrasound at Duke.
  May 16, 2007
• Endoscopy of the Esophagus, Stomach, and Duodenum
  Information about endoscopy of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum at Duke.
  May 16, 2007
• Esophageal Cancer Risk Factors
  Certain characteristics, habits, or conditions can increase the risk of developing esophageal cancer.
  Aug. 24, 2011
• Esophageal Cancer Stages
  Esophageal cancer is classified into stages 0 through IV.
  Aug. 25, 2011
• Esophageal Cancer Symptoms
  Learn about the symptoms of esophageal cancer.
  Aug. 24, 2011
• Esophageal Endoscopic Ultrasound
  Information about esophageal endoscopic ultrasound at Duke.
  May 16, 2007
• Exercise for Cancer Survivors
  Some survivors may need to take special care in exercising. Talk with your doctor before you begin any exercise program.
  Aug. 22, 2011
• Feeding Gastrostomy Tube Placement
  Information about feeding gastrostomy tube placement at Duke.
  May 16, 2007
• Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing
  Information about fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) at Duke.
  May 16, 2007
• Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Preparation Instructions
  Information to help you prepare for a flexible sigmoidoscopy at Duke.
  Aug. 1, 2007
• Focal Therapy of Prostate Cancer
  Focal therapy is an individualized approach to prostate cancer treatment that aims to destroy areas of known cancer while preserving uninvolved, non-cancerous tissue, and therefore, preserve quality of life by reducing the side effects (impotence, incontinence) commonly seen with conventional whole gland therapies.
  Mar. 15, 2010
• Frequently Asked Questions About CT Lung Cancer Screening
  Get answers to some commonly asked questions about lung cancer screening computed tomography (CT).
  Sept. 2, 2011
• Gallium Scan
  Information about gallium scan at Duke.
  May 16, 2007
• Gastrointestinal Cancer Risk Factors
  Certain conditions or exposures can increase your risk of getting gastrointestinal cancers.
  Aug. 22, 2011
• Giving a Subcutaneous Injection
  Information about giving a subcutaneous injection.
  May 16, 2007
• Grief and Loss
  Learn about resources to help children deal with grief and loss.
  Mar. 28, 2007
• Grief and Loss: Books about Children Who Are Ill or Having Surgery
  Read reviews of books about grief and loss for cancer patients.
  Mar. 28, 2007
• Grief and Loss: Books for Children about Death and the Circle of Life
  Read reviews of books about grief and loss for cancer patients.
  Mar. 28, 2007
• Grief and Loss: Books for Children about Death of a Family Member or Friend
  Read reviews of books about grief and loss for cancer patients.
  Mar. 28, 2007
• Grief and Loss: Books for Children Who Have an Ill Parent
  Read reviews of books about grief and loss for cancer patients.
  Mar. 28, 2007
• Grief and Loss: Books for Parents about Helping Children
  Read reviews of books about grief and loss for cancer patients.
  Mar. 28, 2007
• Gynecologic Cancer Risk Factors
  Risk factors vary by the type of gynecologic cancer, though some risk factors increase risk for several types.
  Aug. 22, 2011
• Head and Neck Cancer Risk Factors
  Certain behaviors or characteristics can increase the risk of head and neck cancer.
  Aug. 22, 2011
• Head and Neck Cancer Symptoms
  Many of the symptoms of head and neck cancer can also be caused by other conditions.
  Aug. 22, 2011
• How to Care for Your Wound After Mohs Surgery
  After Mohs surgery there will be a defect or open wound in the area that the skin cancer occupied. Use this guide to learn how to care for your wound.
  Sept. 20, 2010
• How To Give Yourself A Breast Exam
  These tips offer guidance on how to perform a self breast exam.
  Oct. 5, 2012
• Late Effects of Pediatric Cancer Treatment
  Some side effects from treatment of childhood cancers can crop up long after cancer treatment is ended.
  Aug. 26, 2011
• Leukemia Risk Factors
  While many cases of leukemia don’t have a known cause, some conditions or characteristics increase the risk of developing the disease.
  Sept. 2, 2011
• Lumbar Puncture/Spinal Tap
  Information about lumbar puncture/spinal tap at Duke.
  May 16, 2007
• Lung Cancer Facts
  Learn facts about lung cancer diagnosis, survival rates, and risk factors.
  Sept. 2, 2011
• Lung Cancer Risk Factors
  Some behaviors or characteristics increase your risk of getting lung cancer.
  Sept. 2, 2011
• Lung Cancer Stages
  Lung cancers are designated by stages to indicate how advanced the cancer is.
  Sept. 2, 2011
• Lung Cancer Symptoms
  Learn about symptoms that may be caused by lung cancer.
  Sept. 2, 2011
• Lymph Node Biopsy
  Information about lymph node biopsy at Duke.
  May 16, 2007
• Lymphedema Management
  Lymphedema is swelling of a body part, most often an extremity, caused by the accumulation of lymph fluid. It can also occur in the face, neck, abdomen, or genitals.
  Aug. 22, 2011
• Lymphoma Risk Factors
  Some conditions or characteristics increase the risk of developing lymphoma.
  Sept. 9, 2011
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
  Information about magnetic resonance imaging at Duke.
  May 16, 2007
• Mammogram Myth Busters
  The last thing that should prevent you from having a mammogram is misinformation. Yet many myths persist about mammograms, including who needs them, when to get one, and how effective they are. Here, Jay Baker, M.D., Division Chief of Breast Imaging at Duke University Medical Center, busts the myths that surround mammograms. Read these facts, then share them with your friends and family to make sure they have the most accurate information.
  Oct. 3, 2012
• MIBG Scan
  Information about MIBG scan at Duke.
  May 16, 2007
• Mohs Pre-Surgical Checklist
  Prepare for Mohs surgery with this helpful checklist.
  Sept. 20, 2010
• MuGA Scan
  Information about MuGA scan at Duke.
  May 16, 2007
• Multiple Myeloma Risk Factors
  Learn about risk factors that may increase the likelihood of developing myeloma.
  Sept. 12, 2011
• Nasogastric and NasoEnteric Tube Placement
  Information about nasogastric and nasoenteric tube placement at Duke.
  May 16, 2007
• Nutrition for Cancer Survivors
  Although factors other than diet can play a role in the development of cancer, health experts agree that paying attention to diet and related factors (including body weight and physical activity) is one of the more effective ways to reduce cancer risk.
  Aug. 22, 2011
• Ovarian Cancer Screening: What Every Woman Needs to Know
  News that the risks of ovarian cancer screening tests outweigh the benefits has some women wondering what they should do to prevent the deadly disease. According to the American Cancer Society, ovarian cancer strikes about 22,000 women annually, and kills more than 15,000. While the majority of cases occur in women between the ages of 50 and 75, younger women can be affected as well. Laura Havrilesky, M.D., a gynecologic oncologist with the Duke Cancer Institute, explains what the latest findings mean and what every woman should know.
  Sept. 17, 2012
• Pediatric Brain Tumors
  Brain tumors are collections of cells that grow uncontrolled in the tissues of the brain and spinal cord. Brain tumors are the third most common pediatric cancer, behind leukemias and lymphomas.
  Aug. 26, 2011
• Pediatric Cancer Risk Factors
  The causes of most cases of childhood cancer are unknown. But certain conditions or characteristics are known to increase the risk for childhood cancer.
  Aug. 26, 2011
• Pediatric Leukemias
  Leukemias are cancers of the blood and bone marrow in which the body makes abnormal blood cells that crowd out the normal ones. Leukemias and brain tumors account for more than half of pediatric cancers.
  Aug. 26, 2011
• Pediatric Lymphomas
  Lymphomas are diseases in which cancerous cells form in the system that makes lymph (fluid that contains white blood cells that protect the body against infection).
  Aug. 26, 2011
• Pediatric Sarcomas
  A sarcoma is a cancerous tumor of the soft tissues that weave through the body, including the muscles, tendons, fat, blood vessels, lymph vessels, nerves, and the tissues around joints.
  Aug. 26, 2011
• Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan
  Information about PET scan at Duke.
  May 16, 2007
• Preventing and Treating Bone Metastases with Bisphosphonates
  Bisphosphonates can help treating bone metastases in cancer patients.
  Mar. 28, 2007
• Preventing and Treating Mouth Problems
  Cancer treatment can often result in problems with your mouth and throat. Learn how to take care of these problems
  Mar. 28, 2007
• Preventing Food- and Water-Borne Illness
  Diet guidelines for adult patients who are at risk for infection because of compromised immune systems.
  Mar. 28, 2007
• Prostate Cancer Facts
  Learn more about prostate cancer in America.
  Aug. 25, 2011
• Prostate Cancer Q&A
  A new oral hormone drug for advanced prostate cancer, enzalutamide, is expected to be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration later this year after clinical trials at Duke Cancer Institute and elsewhere demonstrated promising results. Duke’s Andrew Armstrong, M.D., was co-author of a report published Aug. 15, 2012, in the New England Journal of Medicine showing a 4.8-month improvement in median overall survival, to 18.4 months for patients taking the investigational once-daily pill, compared to 13.6 months for patients taking a placebo.
  Sept. 17, 2012
• Prostate Cancer Risk Factors
  Certain conditions or exposures can increase your risk of getting prostate cancer.
  Aug. 25, 2011
• Prostate Cancer Stages
  Prostate cancer is divided into stages to indicate how advanced the cancer is.
  Aug. 25, 2011
• Prostate Cancer Symptoms
  Learn some common symptoms of prostate cancer.
  Aug. 25, 2011
• Pulmonary Function Testing (PFTs)
  Information about Pulmonary Function Testing (PFTs) also known as spirometry.
  May 16, 2007
• Radiation for Head and Neck Cancer
  To treat head and neck cancer, radiation is often administered after surgery to prevent cancer from returning.
  Aug. 22, 2011
• Radiation Therapy for Gynecologic Cancer
  Radiation therapy uses high-energy rays to kill cancer cells or to stop their growth.
  Aug. 22, 2011
• Radiation Therapy for Pediatric Cancers
  Radiation (high-energy rays) is used to kill cancer cells, usually following surgery.
  Aug. 26, 2011
• Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy (RRP) Patient Guide
  A retropubic prostatectomy involves the removal of the prostate and the seminal vesicles. Most men are candidates for the nerve-sparing RRP, which allows a man to regain sexual erections as well as full urinary control and function after surgery.
  Sept. 2, 2011
• Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy (RRP) Patient Guide
  A retropubic prostatectomy involves the removal of the prostate and the seminal vesicles.
  July 13, 2007
• Rectal Endoscopic Ultrasound
  Information about Rectal Endoscopic Ultrasound at Duke.
  May 16, 2007
• Rehabilitation After Head and Neck Cancer Surgery
  Rehabilitation is a crucial part of treatment for head and neck cancer.
  Aug. 22, 2011
• Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy (RALP) Patient Guide
  The primary purpose of a laparoscopic prostatectomy is to cure the cancer by removing the prostate gland completely. Some doctors feel that the RALP offers the advantages of lower blood loss and quicker recovery.
  Sept. 2, 2011
• Robotic Laparoscopic Prostatectomy Patient Guide
  The primary purpose of a laparoscopic prostatectomy is to cure the cancer by removing the prostate gland completely.
  July 13, 2007
• Sarcoma Risk Factors
  Most sarcomas cannot be traced to a specific cause. But certain disease or environmental exposures can increase risk of developing sarcoma.
  Sept. 2, 2011
• Sarcoma Symptoms
  In the early stages, sarcomas may show no symptoms at all. Sarcomas of the soft tissue may show only a painless mass.
  Sept. 2, 2011
• Side Effects of Esophageal Cancer Treatment
  Some of the treatments used for the management of esophageal cancer can have negative side effects.
  Aug. 25, 2011
• Skin Biopsy
  Information on skin biopsy at Duke.
  May 16, 2007
• Skin Cancer Causes and Prevention
  A number of factors, such as genetic predispositions and exposures to environmental agents, play a role in causing skin cancer.
  Sept. 2, 2011
• Skin Cancer Stages
  Skin cancer is divided into stages according to how big the cancer is, how far it has spread, and other factors.
  Sept. 2, 2011
• Skin Cancer Symptoms
  Any change in the skin that appears abnormal can be a sign of skin cancer.
  Sept. 2, 2011
• Specialized Procedures for Lung Cancer
  Learn about minimally invasive surgical procedures and surgical alternatives that offer lung cancer patients faster and less painful recoveries.
  Sept. 2, 2011
• SPECT Scan: Heart or Lung
  Information about spect scan: heart or lung at Duke.
  May 16, 2007
• Stages of Biliary Cancer
  Learn about the five stages of biliary cancer.
  Aug. 22, 2011
• Stages of Gynecologic Cancers
  In general, gynecologic cancers are divided into stages 0 through IV, depending upon how deep they penetrate the organ in which they started, whether they have invaded nearby tissues or lymph nodes, and whether they have spread to other organs.
  Aug. 22, 2011
• Stages of Head and Neck Cancer
  Head and neck cancer is classified into stages to indicate how large the cancer is and how far it has spread.
  Aug. 22, 2011
• Stages of Leukemias
  Some leukemias are not divided into stages but are classified according to their treatment status. Others are divided into stages 0 through IV, according to how advanced they are.
  Sept. 2, 2011
• Stages of Liver Cancer
  Liver cancer is classified into stages 0 through IV to indicate to what extent the cancer has invaded the liver.
  Aug. 22, 2011
• Stages of Lymphoma
  Some lymphomas are not divided into stages but are classified according to their treatment status. Others are divided into stages 0 through IV, according to how advanced they are.
  Sept. 2, 2011
• Stages of Multiple Myeloma
  Multiple myeloma is divided into three stages according to how advanced the disease is.
  Sept. 9, 2011
• Stages of Pancreatic Cancer
  Learn about the five stages of pancreatic cancer.
  Aug. 22, 2011
• Stages of Soft Tissue Sarcoma
  The stage of soft tissue sarcoma is determined by the size of the tumor, whether or not the cancer is superficial or deep, if it has spread to the lymph nodes or to others parts of the body.
  Sept. 2, 2011
• Stages of Stomach Cancer
  Stomach cancer is classified into stages 0 through IV.
  Aug. 22, 2011
• Stages of Urologic Cancer
  Urologic cancers are classified into stages to indicate how large the cancer is and how far it has spread.
  Aug. 26, 2011
• Surgery for Gynecologic Cancers
  Surgery to remove cancer and surrounding tissue is the most common treatment for gynecologic cancers.
  Aug. 22, 2011
• Surgical Jejunostomy Tube
  Information on surgical jejunostomy tube at Duke.
  May 16, 2007
• Symptoms of Breast Cancer
  Early breast cancer usually does not cause pain. But as the cancer grows, it can cause changes that women should watch for.
  Aug. 22, 2011
• Symptoms of Gastrointestinal Cancer
  In general, many of the gastrointestinal cancers cause few symptoms until they have advanced to a later stage and spread to other organs.
  Aug. 22, 2011
• Symptoms of Gynecologic Cancer
  Many types of gynecologic cancers cause little to no symptoms in the early stages. These symptoms may indicate some type of gynecologic cancer, but they are also signs of many other conditions.
  Aug. 22, 2011
• Symptoms of Leukemias and Lymphomas
  Many leukemias and lymphomas can produce similar symptoms.
  Sept. 2, 2011
• Symptoms of Multiple Myeloma
  Learn about symptoms that are commonly associated with multiple myeloma.
  Sept. 9, 2011
• Treating Constipation
  Learn why constipation can happen to cancer patients and potential treatments.
  Mar. 28, 2007
• Treating Diarrhea
  Cancer patients may suffer from diarrhea. Learn about causes and treatments for diarrhea.
  Mar. 28, 2007
• Treating Mouth Sores
  Cancer treatment can often result in problems with your mouth and throat. Learn cuases and treatments.
  Mar. 28, 2007
• Treating Nausea and Vomiting
  Nausea and vomiting are temporary side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Learn what they are and how to deal with them.
  Mar. 28, 2007
• Treating Pain Associated with Cancer
  Learn techniques and treatments for pain associated with cancer.
  Mar. 28, 2007
• Treatment Options for Leukemias and Lymphomas
  Some people with leukemias and lymphomas never need treatment. Others might not need treatment right away, but may require therapy after several years. Some people might need to be treated right away.
  Sept. 2, 2011
• Treatment Options for Multiple Myeloma
  Learn about several approaches that may be used to treat multiple myeloma.
  Sept. 9, 2011
• Types of Brain Tumors
  There are many different types of brain tumors, as well as different treatment options for each kind.
  Sept. 30, 2008
• Types of Breast Cancer
  Types of breast cancer are generally sub-divided with the terms in situ and invasive.
  Sept. 2, 2011
• Types of Colorectal Cancer
  Learn about the different types of colorectal cancer.
  Aug. 23, 2011
• Types of Esophageal Cancer
  Learn about the three types of esophageal cancer.
  Aug. 24, 2011
• Types of Gastrointestinal Cancer
  Gastrointestinal cancer is classified according to the organ in which it forms.
  Aug. 22, 2011
• Types of Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
  Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) is a group of several diseases that involve abnormal cell growth of placental type tissue in the uterus.
  Aug. 22, 2011
• Types of Gynecologic Cancer
  Gynecologic cancers are divided into types according to the organ in which they form. Each of the different types has different risk factors, symptoms, and treatments.
  Aug. 22, 2011
• Types of Head and Neck Cancer
  Head and neck cancer includes cancers that form in the cells that line the moist, mucosal surfaces in the head and neck.
  Aug. 22, 2011
• Types of Leukemia
  Leukemia forms when cancerous cells develop in the blood or bone marrow.
  Sept. 2, 2011
• Types of Lung Cancer
  Lung cancer is divided into types based on how the cells appear under a microscope.
  Sept. 2, 2011
• Types of Lymphoma
  Lymphoma forms when cancerous cells develop in the lymphatic system, which circulates white blood cells called lymphocytes around the body to protect against infection and cancer.
  Sept. 2, 2011
• Types of Multiple Myeloma
  Learn about the types of multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer that affects plasma cells.
  Sept. 9, 2011
• Types of Prostate Cancer
  There are several types of prostate cancer.
  Aug. 25, 2011
• Types of Sarcoma
  There are more than 50 types of sarcoma, and tumors can occur in any part of the body, although half of them develop in the arms and legs.
  Sept. 2, 2011
• Types of Skin Cancer
  Skin cancer is not one problem but a collection of separate diseases. There are three common forms of skin cancer.
  Sept. 20, 2010
• Types of Urologic Cancer
  Learn about the different types of urologic cancer.
  Aug. 25, 2011
• Ultrasound Scanning
  Information about ultrasound scanning at Duke.
  May 16, 2007
• Understanding Anxiety
  When you are diagnosed with cancer, fear and anxiety are common reactions. Learn some ways to help cope.
  Mar. 28, 2007
• Understanding Fatigue
  Fatigue is a common side effect during and after chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Learn the symptoms and ways to cope.
  Mar. 28, 2007
• Urologic Cancer Risk Factors
  Learn about several environmental exposures or characteristics can increase the risk of developing urologic cancers.
  Aug. 25, 2011
• Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study (Modified Barium Swallow)
  Information on Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study (Modified Barium Swallow) at Duke.
  May 16, 2007
• What Does Mohs Surgery Involve?
  Mohs surgery is typically a relatively minor surgical procedure performed on an outpatient basis in the office.
  Sept. 20, 2010
• What Is Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia?
  Chronic lymphocytic leukemia and small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) are cancers that affects b-lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell.
  Aug. 22, 2011
• What Is Mohs Surgery?
  The Mohs technique combines surgical removal of the skin cancer with immediate microscopic examination of the removed tissue in order to identify any residual cancerous tissue.
  Sept. 20, 2010
• What to Expect After Mohs Surgery
  Learn what to expect after Mohs surgery to remove skin cancer.
  Sept. 20, 2010
• What to Expect During Brain Tumor Surgery
  Learn what to expect if you are having brain tumor surgery.
  Sept. 2, 2011
• Why You Should Slather on the Sunscreen
  The reason for the sunscreen season is skin cancer prevention. And the most serious skin cancer is melanoma, which will be diagnosed in more than 70,000 people in the next year.
  May 22, 2013
• Wilms Tumors
  Wilms tumors are cancerous tumors that form in the kidneys. They are the most common type of kidney cancer in children and rarely form in children older than age six.
  Aug. 26, 2011