New articles on research discoveries, detection, and cancer fatigue

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:

• New research discovers a new combination of therapy for people with a type of leukemia, leading them to live longer
  Study results showed significantly higher survival rates when blinatumomab was added to chemotherapy for people with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
• Detecting pancreatic cancer through changes in body composition and metabolism
  New Mayo Clinic research represents a promising step toward identifying biological signals or biomarkers that may aid in early detection.
• Uterine cancer rates are increasing: What can you do to protect yourself?
  Kristina Butler, a gynecologic oncologist, explains what you need to know about uterine cancer to stay vigilant and reduce your risk.
• Cancer fatigue: A common cancer side effect that is different for everyone
  Touré Barksdale and Jenny Bradt, D.P.T., discuss how cancer fatigue affects people differently and how it can be improved.

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