Many people become confused over the definitions of a primary vs secondary or second cancer. Primary cancer is defined as the original site (organ or tissue) where cancer began. In contrast, a second ...

2Center for Head and Neck Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts. 3Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts. 4Center for Surgery and Public Health, Brigham and Women’s ...

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Bladder cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors of the urinary system globally. It is also one of the most expensive cancers to manage, due to the need for extensive treatment and follow-ups ...

The stage of a melanoma skin cancer tells you how thick it is and if it has spread. It helps your doctor decide the best treatment for you. TNM stands for Tumour, Node, Metastasis. TNM staging for ...

In an interview with TNM in August 2020, Nimisha Priya recounted how she faced physical torture, death threats, and harassment at the hands of Yemeni citizen Talal Abdo Mahdi. Yemeni president ...

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public ...