Dana-Farber Editorial Team, Author at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Kidney Cancer: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

It is important to know the symptoms of kidney cancer and be aware of risk factors for the disease. Kidney cancer is more treatable the earlier it is spotted and diagnosed. However, early diagnosis remains difficult because the tumors can grow quite large without causing pain. In addition, because kidneys are located deep inside the … Read more

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma and Hodgkin Lymphoma: What’s the Difference?

by Dana-Farber Editorial Team

Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma are the two main types of lymphoma, a cancer that affects the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system produces and transports white blood cells to fight infection. While they have many characteristics in common, there are some significant differences between Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, including the age groups they affect, how they … Read more