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Head and Neck Cancer
Kindergarten Teacher Finds Her Voice Again After Head and Neck Cancer
Ten years after the first of three negative biopsies she had done of the spot on her tongue, Jennifer finally got a correct diagnosis.
“I went back to my dentist,” says the kindergarten teacher, “and...
Cancer
Immunotherapy Offers a New Weapon in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in American women. In fact, the American Cancer Society estimates more than 281,000 cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in 2021 alone.
But here’s the...
Leukemia
Relationships and Stem Cells Made the Difference for this Leukemia Survivor
Maryann Sanak was already impressed by Emory’s medical experts long before her doctor referred her to Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University to treat her leukemia. When Maryann was 13 years old, her mom...
Blood Disorders
CAR T-Cell Therapy: Is It Right for You?
For a long time, doctors typically relied on chemotherapy, radiation or surgery to treat cancer. But, with advances in targeted therapies and immunotherapy, patients have more options than ever before. CAR T-cell immunotherapy is...
Cancer
Men’s Fertility After Cancer: What to Ask Your Doctor
When diagnosed with cancer, there are many decisions and treatment plans. One potential consideration is the future of your fertility. Future fertility may not be at the forefront of concern if family planning isn’t...
Brain and Spine Tumors
Brain Tumor Awareness – Knowing the Facts
Approximately 24,000 people per year are diagnosed with a primary brain or spine tumor. Primary brain and spine cancers may be considered rare. Still, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University radiation oncologists are here...
Cancer
How Can You Benefit From Clinical Trials?
At Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, we’re dedicated to advancing cancer care through groundbreaking research on preventing, diagnosing, and treating different types of cancer. Winship offers clinical trials for virtually every type of...
Uncategorized
How Can You Benefit From Clinical Trials?
At Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, we’re dedicated to advancing cancer care through groundbreaking research on preventing, diagnosing, and treating different types of cancer. Winship offers clinical trials for virtually every type of...
