Endoscopic Examination for Cancer

An endoscope is a small, flexible tube with a light and a lens on the end used to look into the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, colon, or rectum. It can also be used to take tissue from the body for testing or to take color photographs of the inside of the body.

Dietary and Herbal Supplements

No dietary changes have been found to cure cancer, but good nutrition is an essential part of your treatment plan. Talk with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian before trying any dietary supplements.

Coping with Terminal Cancer

Sometimes, cancer cannot be cured. When that is the case, patients and families are faced with complex emotions and a variety of end of life issues.

Autosomal Dominant Inheritance

A mutation is a change in a gene that prevents it from working correctly. We inherit mutations from our parents in specific ways, one of which is called autosomal dominant inheritance.

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