Oncology & Cancer

Shorter radiation therapy after prostate surgery safe, study finds

For men who undergo a radical prostatectomy for the treatment of prostate cancer, post-surgery radiation therapy can play a vital role in reducing the risk of recurrence. Despite its benefits, many patients decline or defer ...

Health

Your kitchen: Cooking, conversation and hand injuries

The kitchen is the room that tends to be the center of many gatherings with family and friends. It's also where accidents, often hand injuries, can happen, especially when alcohol is involved. Sanj Kakar, M.D. a Mayo Clinic ...

Surgery

Why the Achilles is such a danger zone

When Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum dropped to the ground and grabbed his right foot in agony during Monday's playoff game against the New York Knicks, fans feared the worst.