Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer death in women in the United States per the American Cancer Society’s estimate for 2020 accounting for 1 in 20 cancer-related deaths.   Barriers to Early Diagnosis The ovaries are two small organs located near the uterus. Unlike cervical cancer, which is detected […]

Immunotherapy is one of the newest forms of cancer treatment. It is based on  research by Dr. James P Allison, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for his work in 2018. The immune system is the body’s defense mechanism. When the immune system recognizes disease or infection, it’s normal response […]

Colorectal cancer, or colon cancer, for short, usually develops at age 50 or older. It is the third most common cancer in men and women. Other than certain skin cancers, it is also the third most common cause of cancer death. Colon cancer should be screened for beginning at age […]