Skin rashes can be a real nuisance, but they're generally benign. However, there is one time when that incessant itching can be a sign of something more serious.
About 20% of lung cancers are in people with little or no smoking history. And women outnumber men 2 to 1. Secondhand smoke and air pollution account for some cases, but now researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center are working on an unexpected trigger: estrogen.
HIPEC is an often overlooked form of chemotherapy, with a long track record. It's improving survival rates in some abdominal cancers, however, some patients and doctors may not know about it.
Like other cancers, melanoma is rising among young adults. It's now the 2nd most common cancer in 15 to 39 year-olds.
More and more women from 30 to 45 years of age are developing cervical cancer. When cancer is found, it's often more advanced. Fox Chase Cancer Center is testing adaptive radiation, which adjusts the treatment plan daily, aiming for fewer side effects.
A treatment for lymphoma pioneered here in Philadelphia is rapidly improving the odds for patients.