Kids' Medulloblastoma, Melanoma, Support & LGBTQ+ Care

Learn about medulloblastoma in kids, melanoma in darker skin, the psychological needs of young cancer survivors and a new LGBTQ+ breast cancer clinic

The Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center Blog shares news, information and stories from Mayo Clinic’s cancer experts and patients. Stories featured recently on the blog include:

• Advances in medulloblastoma treatment for children
  Jonathan Schwartz discusses medulloblastoma treatment for children, the latest advances, and what families should look for in a care team.
• Melanoma in darker skin tones: Race and sex play a role, Mayo study finds
  A Mayo Clinic study suggests that added vigilance in early melanoma screening is particularly needed for Black men.
• Caring for your psychological needs as an adolescent or young adult cancer survivor
  Kristine Donovan discusses the challenges adolescents and young adults with cancer face and the importance of professional, family and peer support.
• Mayo Clinic launches Rainbows, an LGBTQ-focused breast cancer clinic
  The Rainbows Breast Cancer Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, supports the needs of LGBTQ+ people with or at risk for breast cancer.

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