What are the common types of blood cancer? What are the common treatments? Learn more about the three most common types of blood cancer, leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, and treatment options. Aravind Ramakrishnan, MD, medical oncologist/hematologist the Sarah Cannon Blood Cancer Center at St. David’s South Austin Medical Center Leukemia Leukemia is a cancer of […]

Sarcoma is a term for cancers that begin in the bones or soft tissues of the body, including the muscles, fat, lymph and blood vessels, nerves and tendons. While sarcoma can occur anywhere in the body, it is most common in the chest, abdomen, arms and legs. Approximately 60% of sarcomas start in the arm […]

If you’ve been diagnosed with soft tissue sarcoma, you may wonder which treatment options are right for you and what to expect. Your physician will help you determine the right treatment approach based on your sarcoma’s grade and stage, along with your family history and overall health. The most common treatment options for soft tissue […]

Although the prostate and the testicles are both part of the male reproductive system, prostate cancer and testicular cancer are different from one another. Here is how: 1. Where the cancer starts Testicular cancer and prostate cancer are different because the cancer starts in different places in the body. Prostate cancer occurs when cancer begins […]

Cancer can develop in several areas of the female reproductive tract, including the cervix, endometrium, fallopian tubes, ovaries, uterus, and vagina. These types of cancer are known as gynecologic cancer, and it’s important to educate yourself about the symptoms, types, and screenings. Symptoms of Gynecologic Cancer The symptoms and signs can vary depending on the […]