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Chemotherapy works by killing rapidly dividing cells, including cancer cells. But chemotherapy can't tell the difference between cancer cells and other normal cells that also divide quickly, such as t...

Your doctor may use one or more approaches to diagnose cancer: Physical exam. Your doctor may feel areas of your body for lumps that may indicate a tumor. During a physical exam, he or she may l...

Cancer refers to any one of a large number of diseases characterized by the development of abnormal cells that divide uncontrollably and have the ability to infiltrate and destroy normal body tissue. ...

Chemotherapy works by killing rapidly dividing cancer cells. As it wipes out cancer cells, it also can destroy fast-growing healthy cells, which may cause side effects. Lower blood cell production You...

When first diagnosed with cancer, many people ask about their prognosis. You might want to know whether your cancer is relatively easy or more difficult to cure. Your doctor can't predict the future, ...

Mayo Clinic Health System is a nonprofit organization that strives to improve the quality of life, health and well-being of its communities. We build and sustain relationships in the communities where...

Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato is committed to providing high quality and safe care for the patients we serve. This is evident in the awards, accreditations and certifications we've received: ...

Mayo Clinic Health System works with other nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address community needs. Collaboration allows community partners to maximize resources and achieve better ...

Mayo Clinic Health System actively partners with community organizations and agencies to create an environment that promotes the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of those who live, work an...

Mayo Clinic Health System works collaboratively with local partners to regularly assess and address the health needs of its communities. In the Southwest Minnesota Region, we work with hundreds of com...