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How Previous Stomach Surgery Might Increase Stomach Cancer Risk   created at May 04, 2009   151   Previous stomach surgery,particularly procedures that significantly alter stomach anatomy or function like gastrectomy (partial or total stomach removal) or bariatric surgery (e.g.gastric bypass,sleeve gastrectomy),can increase stomach cancer risk.These su...

Understanding Surgery for Brain Tumors: A Comprehensive Guide   created at May 04, 2009   169   Brain tumor surgery aims to remove as much of the tumor as safely possible while minimizing damage to healthy brain tissue.The approach varies depending on the tumor's location,size,type,and the patient's overall health.Techniques may include craniotomy (o...

Demystifying Pancreatic Cancer: What You Need to Know   created at May 04, 2009   1,013   Pancreatic cancer is a serious disease characterized by uncontrolled growth of cells in the pancreas,a vital organ located behind the stomach.Its notorious reputation stems from its often late diagnosis,due to vague initial symptoms like abdominal pain,jau...

Decoding the Diagnosis: How Doctors Detect Pancreatic Cancer   created at May 04, 2009   998   Detecting pancreatic cancer is challenging because it often presents with vague symptoms or none at all in its early stages.Diagnosis typically involves a combination of imaging tests,such as CT scans,MRI scans,and endoscopic ultrasound,to visualize the pa...

Demystifying Sinusitis Diagnosis: Insights into the Process   created at May 07, 2009   184   Diagnosing sinusitis can be challenging, especially in the early stages of the disease. Here's a closer look at how sinusitis is diagnosed and the key diagnostic tools used:Clinical EvaluationThe diagnostic process typically begins with a thorough clinical...

What is done if I have to have sinus surgery?   created at May 08, 2009   170   You should first understand that I am not a surgeon, so this is from the perspective of someone who has seen the surgery, and had the surgery done, but who doesn't do the surgery himself. The surgery, called functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), may ...