Cancer Featured News May 14, 2024 Using social media to improve melanoma education among Latino patients Researchers at Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center developed a targeted digital campaign to increase melanoma awareness in Latino communities. Engaging individuals with culturally relevant content led to improvements in sun-protection behaviors. Jan. 20, 2024 Lutetium-177 shows significant rPFS benefit for metastatic prostate cancer Metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer presents treatment challenges, including the side effects of chemotherapy. Mayo Clinic researchers find that lutetium-177 prolongs radiographic progression-free survival in patients yet to receive taxane chemotherapy. May 29, 2024 Q&A: Improved quality of life with bladder cancer advancements Timothy D. Lyon, M.D., urologic oncologist at Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, answers questions about advancements in bladder cancer care and research. Feb. 10, 2024 Advancements in prostatectomy: Single-port robotic technique optimizes patient benefits Mayo Clinic researchers' single-port robotic prostatectomy delivers precise surgery with fewer incisions than the traditional multiport method, providing the potential for less pain and shorter hospital stays. Latest Videos See All Improving surgical feasibility in rectal cancer care David W. Larson, M.D., M.B.A., Chris L. Hallemeier, M.D., Jin, M.D., part of the colorectal cancer care team at Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center in Rochester, Minnesota, highlight Mayo Clinic’s expertise in advanced surgical techniques and a comprehensive range of treatment options for rectal cancer, optimizing the chances of a cure. Neurosurgical interventions for chronic pain Rushna P. Ali, M.D., a neurosurgeon at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, leads a webinar discussion about the neurosurgical interventions available for patients with chronic pain. Pediatric Brain Tumor Program at Mayo Clinic David Daniels, M.D. and Jonathan D. Schwartz, D.O., M.P.H. share about the technology, the comprehensive team and advantages of referring a pediatric patient diagnosed with a brain tumor to Mayo Clinic. Clinical Trials See All A Study to Evaluate Rectal Cancer with Diffusion-Weighted and Dynamic Contrast Enhanced Perfusion-Weighted Magnetic Resonance ImagingJacksonville, Fla.A Study to Evaluate Contouring Organs at Risk for Treatment PlanningScottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz., Jacksonville, Fla., Rochester, Minn.Chemotherapy Alone or Chemotherapy Plus Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients with Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer Undergoing SurgeryRochester, Minn., Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz. Calculators These models are to be used by medical professionals. Publications E-NEWSLETTER EDITION See the latest edition plus past issues More News 1 Creating optimism with advancements in pancreatic cancer screening 2 New blood analysis biomarker for patients with lethal prostate cancer could help predict outcomes, personalize treatment and improve survival 3 5 best practices for community-engaged research 4 Ophthalmic Pathology at Mayo Clinic 5 Implementing hair follicle DNA extraction advances germline testing for hematologic malignancies Medical Professionals Cancer