If you need to have surgery on your pancreas, you probably have a number of questions racing around in your head, especially since many people are unfamiliar with the functions of the organ. That’s why we want to share some answers to some of the more common questions we hear when someone is told they […]
5 Questions You Should Ask Your Surgeon Before Pancreas Surgery
If you want to give yourself the best opportunity to have a successful surgery, you’ll want to be prepared, informed and ready to start your rehab when cleared by the doctor. But in order to set and manage expectations prior to surgery, you have to know what you’re getting into, and that involves asking questions. […]
Esophageal Cancer Formation & Treaments
Your esophagus is a hollow muscular tube that acts as a pathway between your throat and stomach. Foods and liquids travel down your esophagus as your body begins the digestive process. Because of the crucial role your esophagus plays in food intake and digestion, it’s easy to see how cancer in this region can be […]
Mouth Germs Could Signal Increased Risk For Pancreatic Cancer
New research suggests that there may be a link between certain types of germs found in the mouth and the likelihood of developing pancreatic cancer. “We identified two types of bacteria that are associated with a higher risk for pancreatic cancer and have been tied in the past to such diseases as periodontitis, or inflammation […]
Diabetes and Gallbladder Surgery
Medical research suggests that individuals with diabetes are more likely to develop gallstones than the average person, but we don’t exactly know why. There are plenty of theories out there as to why the two conditions are linked. For starters, some experts believe that obesity is linked to gallstone disease, and obesity generally plays a […]
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