New York residents may know that mesothelioma is a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. While it typically forms in the lungs, it can also occur in other parts of the body like the heart. The rarest form of mesothelioma occurs in the testicles, and there are 100 reported cases of the condition. Symptoms may include swelling of the scrotum or lumps or pain in the testicles.

Many people in New York suffer from hepatitis C, and an early diagnosis of the disease may lead to a better patient outcome. In developing countries where medical resources are scarce, diagnosis of hepatitis C can be difficult. A rapid diagnostic test for the disease that was developed in November 2016 may make diagnosis easier, even in places where there is no electricity.

New York patients may be dismayed to learn that approximately 31 percent of all pancreatic cancer patients are initially misdiagnosed, according to a study published in 2015. The study was led by a University of Utah surgery resident.