Dr. Maria J. Nieto, MD, MSC

Recently, there has been much progress made in research of gynecological cancers. Many report that this period has been exceptionally productive in the field. However, despite how positive this is, many with gynecological cancers are upset that clinical trials are becoming decreasingly available, as...

What is a biopsy?A biopsy is a medical procedure, which is mostly used in diagnosing cancer. In this procedure, a small tissue sample is taken from your body for a closer examination under the microscope. A biopsy is usually recommended by your doctor if initial tests in your body suggest an...

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most common cancers in the country, and is seen in both males and females at equal rates. Based on the location in the organ, pancreatic cancer is classified into two major types – exocrine pancreatic cancer and endocrine cancer. Exocrine cancer affects the part of...

Testicular cancer is a form of cancer which affects the male testes or sex glands encased within the scrotum, a loose sac of tissue that hangs freely below the penis. Germ cells are specialized cells lining several heavily coiled tubular structures within the testes that are responsible for...

The testes are paired male sex glands located below the penis, held in place by a thick spermatic chord and enclosed within the loose folds of scrotal skin. These glands produce sperms (the male sex cells) and testosterone (the male sex hormone), both fuel the sex drive and contribute to...

Many cancer patients have to go through round after round of chemotherapy treatment during their recovery program. One of the most common side effects of the radiation is loss of hair, especially on the head. This can potentially lead to a lot of issues for cancer patients in terms of their...