by The Surgical Clinic | Jul 15, 2020 | General Surgery
The thyroid gland is an important part of the endocrine system. This butterfly-shaped organ regulates important hormones that influence many functions in your body. These hormones also influence how well your body performs physically and mentally. Keep in mind, your... 
by The Surgical Clinic | Apr 15, 2020 | GERD
If you’re experiencing chronic heartburn symptoms, you may have acid reflux disease or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). While neither GERD nor acid reflux are life-threatening diseases, they are life-changing. In honor of World Health Day this month,... 
by The Surgical Clinic | Mar 15, 2020 | Oncology
Just as February 4th each year is World Cancer Day, every March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. This type of cancer is the third most diagnosed cancer in the United States. Cancer happens when cells mutate and start to grow abnormally which eventually becomes... 
by The Surgical Clinic | Feb 15, 2020 | Breast Cancer, News, Oncology
February 4, 2020, marked the 20th anniversary of World Cancer Day. This global movement was organized and started by six oncologists in 1999 before the start of the new Millennium. Together, they drafted the Charter of Paris Against Cancer, which outlines key issues... 
by The Surgical Clinic | Jan 15, 2020 | Oncology
January is National Thyroid Awareness Month. According to the American Thyroid Association, 1 in 10 people suffer from a thyroid disorder. They also found that at least 1 in 8 women will develop a thyroid disorder during her lifetime. Did you know, more than half of... 
by The Surgical Clinic | Dec 30, 2019 | GERD
Most of us crave our favorite comfort foods during the holidays, but they often come with a range of side effects relating to digestive issues. Experiencing heartburn or acid reflux can really take away from the holiday spirit. To help you avoid one of the most common... 
by The Surgical Clinic | Dec 15, 2019 | General Surgery
What is Gallbladder Disease? Gallbladder disease is a term used for several types of conditions that affect the body’s bile system. This system includes the liver, gallbladder, and bile ducts. If you’re wondering where your gallbladder is, it is located... 
by The Surgical Clinic | Nov 30, 2019 | GERD
GERD Awareness Part 1: Understanding GERD Do you have chronic heartburn or acid reflux? You may have gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD for short. It can be easy to confuse each of these conditions, but in this article, we hope to create more GERD awareness. GERD... 
by The Surgical Clinic | Nov 15, 2019 | Oncology
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Part 1: What is it? Known as the world’s toughest cancer, pancreas cancer ranks in the top five most dangerous types of cancer including lung, breast, and colon cancer. This cancer develops and grows in the cells of the pancreas and... 
by The Surgical Clinic | Oct 31, 2019 | Foot & Ankle
Here at The Surgical Clinic, we know the link between diabetes and your feet. We hope this article will help you understand how important taking care of your feet is when you have diabetes. What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a lifelong chronic disease that is caused by...