Diagnosis

  • March 8, 2022  

    The 2021 WHO Classification of Tumors of the Central Nervous System: A Summary Bookmark

    George Lundberg, MD

    Diagnosis is the basis for all treatments. As outlined in the scientific journal Neuro-Oncology, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued a new classification of central nervous system malignancies in 2021, outlining new standards for diagnosis.

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  • May 4, 2021  

    Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)—An Overview Bookmark

    George Lundberg, MD

    Overview from Medscape curated by Contributing Editor George Lundberg, MD, who notes:

    This 2020 encyclopedic approach to all of the many diagnostic and therapeutic options available for primary hepatocellular carcinoma leaves no stone unturned. (Free registration required, written with a physician audience in mind.)

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  • October 16, 2020  

    Lymphoblastic Lymphoma—An Overview Bookmark

    George Lundberg, MD

    Overview from Medscape curated by Contributing Editor George Lundberg, MD, who notes:

    This 2019 comprehensive presentation of lymphoblastic (precursor B-cell and T-cell) lymphoma emphasizes lymph node-predominant involvement in this blood-lymph node diaspora. (Free registration required, written with a physician audience in mind.)

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  • October 16, 2020  

    Hodgkin Lymphoma—An Overview Bookmark

    George Lundberg, MD

    Overview from Medscape curated by Contributing Editor George Lundberg, MD, who notes:

    This 2020 encyclopedic approach to a potentially curable form of lymphoma is richly detailed and specific for all types and stages of Hodgkin lymphoma. (Free registration required, written with a physician audience in mind.)

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  • September 1, 2020  

    Ovarian Cancer—An Overview (2020) Bookmark

    George Lundberg, MD

    Curated by Editor in Chief George Lundberg, MD, who notes:

    Medscape has published this excellent, authoritative, comprehensive overview of ovarian cancer, which includes information on diagnosis and treatment. (Written with a physician audience in mind.)

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  • September 1, 2020  

    Rectal Cancer—An Overview Bookmark

    George Lundberg, MD

    Curated by Editor in Chief George Lundberg, MD, who notes:

    Rectal cancer is a subset of colon cancer but worth looking at somewhat differently because of its different location. If you wish to learn more, this presentation from Medscape is clear, detailed, unbiased, and worthy of full attention.

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  • September 1, 2020  

    Colon Cancer—An Overview Bookmark

    George Lundberg, MD

    Curated by Editor in Chief George Lundberg, MD, who notes:

    Cancer that develops in the large intestine is known as colon cancer. This comprehensive, credible, and authoritative resourse from Medscape provides in-depth and up-to-date information on this disease.

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  • September 6, 2019  

    What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor?

    Cancer Commons ScientistsSarah Stanley

    When faced with an advanced cancer diagnosis, it can be difficult to know what questions to ask. At Cancer Commons, we help patients and caregivers navigate a vast sea of cancer information so they can work with their doctor to pinpoint their best possible treatment plan. Based on our Scientists’ many years of experience helping patients and caregivers around the world, here are some… Read more »

  • August 17, 2019  

    Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Bookmark

    George Lundberg, MD

    Curated by Editor in Chief George Lundberg, MD, who notes:

    Approximately 20,000 Americans, mostly elderly, will be diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) each year. There is no cure, but proper medication management can often provide 5 to 10 years of reasonable life. This practical 2019 discourse from Medscape is a reliable source.

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  • August 17, 2019  

    Malignant Melanoma—An Overview Bookmark

    George Lundberg, MD

    Curated by Editor in Chief George Lundberg, MD, who notes:

    Malignant melanoma is a fairly common, usually cutaneous, potentially lethal malignancy, and precision oncology has demonstrated some dramatic successes for treatment of its advanced stages. If you wish to learn more, this 2019 encyclopedic discourse from Medscape is solid, current, unbiased, and sensible.