Oncology – Medical Education Speakers Network

November 5, 2024

Published by mesn on November 5, 2024

Lung Cancer

Lung Cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women (not including skin cancer) and is by far the leading cause of cancer death. Overall, the chance of developing lung cancer is about 1 in 16 in men and 1 in 17 in women.

October 4, 2024

Published by mesn on October 4, 2024

Liver Cancer

About 41,630 new cases will be diagnosed in 2024, and about 29,840 people will die of this cancer.

September 13, 2024

Published by mesn on September 13, 2024

Breast Cancer

About 1 in 8 U.S. women (about 13%) will develop invasive breast cancer throughout their lifetime. In 2024, an estimated 310,720 new invasive breast cancer diagnosis cases are expected in women in the U.S. For women in the U.S., breast cancer death rates are higher than those for other cancers besides lung cancer.

August 7, 2024

Published by mesn on August 7, 2024

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Electrolyte Emergencies

Abnormal electrolyte values in laboratory testing are common, but true emergencies are relatively uncommon. Electrolyte emergency manifestations range from vague and nonspecific to life-threatening.

August 3, 2024

Published by mesn on August 3, 2024

Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, with more than 3.5 million skin cancers in over two million people diagnosed annually. One in five Americans will develop a form of skin cancer in their lifetime.

March 11, 2024