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Health Encyclopedia: Colon And Rectal Cancers Surgery

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Surgical removal of the tumor ("resection") along with any affected surrounding tissue is the standard initial treatment for potentially curable colorectal cancers (cancers that have not spread beyond the colon or lymph nodes). Drug therapy, radiation, or both are often used for advanced cancers and are continuously being tested with surgery in different combinations and sequences.

Although choosing a qualified surgeon is critical, choosing a hospital experienced in procedures is also impo...

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Expert & Community Posts

Do I Need to Be on Any Medications After a Terminal Ileum Resection?

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

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Coronary Angioplasty, Stents, and Other Relics of the Paleolithic Age

By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

...evidence for poor blood flow to that segment of the heart muscle (suggested by symptoms like... Read more »

Coenzyme Q10 - Should you be using this supplement?

By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...produce energy for your body to function, including the heart muscle. The heart uses an... Read more »

Have You Forgotten About Iodine?

By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

Many people older than 50 years still remember the days of goiters, enlarged thyroid glands that... Read more »

What Causes Atrial Fibrillation

By Dr. Kirk Laman: Wholehearted Cardiologist , Health Expert

...cholesterol blockage of arteriesHeart failureWeakened heart muscle- cardiomyopathyAtrial... Read more »

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Congestive Heart Failure Patient Guide

...causes are: Coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction (heart attack).Cardiomyopathy (diseased heart muscle).Hypertension (high blood pressure).Heart valve abnormalities (particularly the... Read more »

Uterine Fibroids and Hysterectomy: Surgery

...an unnecessary hysterectomy.Severe Anemia from Heavy Bleeding. When iron supplementation, resection (surgical removal) of submucous fibroids by hysteroscopy, or GnRH agonist therapy fails to... Read more »

Heart Failure: Introduction

...conducting system, a network of specialized muscle cells that form an independent electrical system in the heart muscles. These cells are connected by channels that pass chemically caused... Read more »

Congestive Heart Failure: Surgery and Recovery

...following:The surgeon first performs ventriculectomy, which is the removal of a section of healthy heart muscle weighing about three ounces.The surgeon then reshapes the heart to a more normal... Read more »

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Treatment Options by Stages

Surgical ProceduresSurgery is performed in the following circumstances:The surgical removal of an entire lobe or parts of a lung is the primary treatment for eligible patients in early stages of... Read more »

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