Cystic Fibrosis Often Identified Before Symptoms Start

Cystic fibrosis effects the lungs and digestive system. Image is of animation of human lungs.

Mayo Clinic Q&A DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Recently, my niece was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at 16. No one else in our family has been diagnosed with it, and, until recently, she didn’t have any symptoms. Now I’m worried about my kids, ages 4 and 6. Their newborn screenings for cystic fibrosis were negative, but should […]

Treatment plan for pancreatic cancer unique to each individual

Intravenous drips

Mayo Clinic Q&A DEAR MAYO CLINIC: How do doctors determine whether or not chemotherapy or surgery is appropriate for treating pancreatic cancer? Why do some people with a late-stage diagnosis have treatment, while others are told treatment will not help their situation? ANSWER: The treatment plan for each individual with pancreatic cancer is unique to […]