New articles on living with cancer, supporting child development, the first known larynx transplant

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:

• Living with cancer: Guidance from Mayo Clinic experts
  Mayo Clinic cancer experts share their guidance on how to cope with the challenges of living with cancer in a series of short videos.
• Supporting your child's development after a cancer diagnosis

Emily McTate, Ph.D., discusses how pediatric psychology can proactively support childhood development during and after cancer diagnosis and treatment.

• Breaking the silence: First known total larynx transplant on a patient with active cancer as part of landmark clinical trial
  Marty Kedian successfully underwent a groundbreaking surgery at Mayo Clinic that restored his voice and his ability to swallow and breathe on his own.
• Mayo Clinic study uncovers genetic cancer risks in 550 patients
  Research shows screening protocols fail to catch a notable number of people carrying genetic mutations associated with increased cancer risk.

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