Minnesota Oncology

11/14/2025

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Pancreatic cancer begins in the pancreas, an organ that sits behind the stomach and helps regulate digestion and your blood sugar.

11/14/2025

11/13/2025

💛 Today is World Kindness Day! 💛
Kindness is more than a gesture—it’s a ripple that can change lives. Whether it’s a smile, a helping hand, or a heartfelt “thank you,” every act of kindness matters.

Together, we can make kindness contagious.

11/13/2025

🧬 Happy Genetic Counselor Appreciation Day! 🧬

Today we celebrate the incredible professionals who guide patients and families through complex genetic information with compassion and expertise. Their work helps people make informed decisions about their health and future.

Thank you to all the genetic counselors who make a difference every day! 💙

11/13/2025

Dulcey Van Calligan, PA at Colon & Re**al Surgery Associates recently received the award of Fairview APP of the year. Congratulations Dulcey!

11/12/2025

What is Biomarker Testing for Lung Cancer?

Biomarkers are proteins, hormones, or pieces of DNA that can be released by cancer cells or by your body in response to cancer, which may be tested for.

There are two main types of lung cancer biomarkers—mutations that promote the growth of cancer cells and immune response biomarkers that predict how well your cancer may respond to immunotherapy (treatment that triggers an individual’s immune system to fight cancer).

Biomarker testing results along with your cancer stage and overall health, will help your provider create a personalized treatment plan.

LEARN MORE:
https://www.mnoncology.com/resources/blog/what-biomarker-testing-lung-cancer

11/11/2025

On Veterans Day, we would like to recognize and honor the men and women who have served our country. Thank you for your service!

11/11/2025

Claire’s journey through a cancer diagnosis and treatment reminds us why we do what we do every day.

After facing a shocking cancer diagnosis, Claire turned to Minnesota Oncology for care. With the support of our dedicated team, she found not just treatment—but hope, healing, and a path forward.

We’re honored to be part of Claire’s story and are inspired by her strength and resilience.

11/10/2025

11/09/2025

It's National Nurse Practitioner Week! Join us as we celebrate our hardworking, compassionate nurse practitioners.

11/08/2025

Stomach cancer is often diagnosed late because early symptoms are vague. When there are symptoms and signs, they can include:

• Poor appetite
• Weight loss (without trying)
• Abdominal (belly) pain
• Vague discomfort in the abdomen, usually above the navel
• Feeling full after eating only a small meal
• Heartburn or indigestion
• Nausea
• Vomiting, with or without blood
• Swelling or fluid build-up in the abdomen
• Blood in the stool, which might make the stool look dark brown or black

If you have any symptoms, especially if they don’t go away or get worse, talk to your doctor. Early detection can improve survival rates dramatically.
🔗 Source: American Cancer Society

11/07/2025

Learn more about Dr. Seng:
https://www.mnoncology.com/physicians/john-seng-md