What Is a Multidisciplinary Tumor Board? Your Team Approach to Cancer Care
From the moment cancer is diagnosed, treatment decisions depend on factors such as cancer type, stage, blood tests, imaging studies, biopsy results, a patient’s overall health, and personal and family medical history. Each element provides important information, but no single test or result tells the full story. To ensure you receive the best possible treatment, […]
How Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT) Combines Cancer Surgery and Radiation for Better Outcomes
Following a cancer diagnosis, the two major steps that typically follow are surgical tumor removal and radiation therapy. In most standard cancer treatments, surgery and radiation are done separately. A surgical oncologist removes the tumor and then, after recovery from surgery (and chemotherapy if needed), daily outpatient radiation begins, lasting weeks or even months. Due […]
Imaging in Cancer Treatment: How It Aids Surgical Oncology
Regardless of the condition being treated or the surgical division involved, medical imaging is a powerful tool that guides diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient outcomes. This is particularly true in surgical oncology. In cancer treatment, medical imaging has revolutionized how surgical oncologists approach cancer care. Sophisticated cancer imaging with surgical oncology is much more advanced […]
Reconstructive Surgery: Benefits, Risks, and Options
Are you or a loved one thinking about reconstructive surgery? Facing the need for reconstructive surgery can be overwhelming, especially when it impacts someone close to you. We’re here to help you navigate this journey with clear and compassionate information, so you can make informed decisions with confidence. Reconstructive surgery aims to improve the quality […]
Top Docs at The Surgical Clinic
Celebrating The Surgical Clinic’s Top Docs Surgeons Castle Connolly Top Doctors represent the top 7% of all U.S. practicing physicians. Click here to learn more. The Surgical Clinic, based in Tennessee, has been recognized for its outstanding team of surgeons who have consistently appeared in prestigious Top Docs lists. These accolades are awarded to physicians […]
When Is Weight Loss a Sign of Cancer?
Weight loss is a healthy and attainable goal for many individuals. Some resort to major lifestyle changes, such as incorporating more fitness, a diet change, or supplements dependent on the individual. More often than not weight loss can be a positive result for those who have set goals to do just that. But, what about […]
Your Guide to Bile Duct Cancer
Facing a diagnosis of bile duct cancer can be a bit of a challenge. One reason is that it’s a rare cancer that is not talked about very often. In fact, only about 0.2% of cancers worldwide are bile duct cancer, making it relatively uncommon. To comprehend this condition better, it’s important to fully understand […]
The Early Signs of Stomach Cancer
We’ve all experienced our fair share of stomach issues. From the occasional tummy ache and pesky bouts of bloating and gas to the discomfort of post-heavy meal indigestion, possibly even digestive conditions like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD.) Our stomachs have a way of making themselves known, and not always in the most pleasant manner. These […]
Everything You Need To Know About Thyroid Cancer
When it comes to your health, nothing holds more power than prevention. That is especially true when it comes to thyroid health. Unfortunately, there are a variety of health risks associated with this tiny gland, including thyroid cancer, which affects over 50,000 people annually. The occurrence of thyroid cancer has experienced a growth of over […]
Colon Cancer Surgery for Seniors
As we age, one type of cancer that we become most at risk for developing is colon cancer. Statistics show that over 90 percent of colon cancer cases occur in those over 50, and about 60 percent occur in those over 70. Although most colon cancer cases are in adults ages 50 and older, roughly […]