Articles for Tag: "surgery"

Are women undergoing unnecessary hysterectomies? 
Are women undergoing unnecessary hysterectomies?
A new study finds that 20 percent of women might not have needed the operation.
Does chemo define a cancer patient? 
Does chemo define a cancer patient?
Although chemo was not a part of my journey with cancer, every survivor has a different story.
What to expect in orthopedic surgery 
What to expect in orthopedic surgery
Surgery is scary, but it doesn’t have to be. Knowledge is key when you’re preparing to be a patient.
New surgical navigation ‘like the GPS in your car’ 
New surgical navigation ‘like the GPS in your car’
3-D navigation helps surgeons pinpoint areas to fuse in spine surgery patients.
Light giving physicians edge in kidney surgery 
Light giving physicians edge in kidney surgery
Thanks to a technology called “Firefly,” surgeons are seeing “green” and removing kidney cancers with improved precision.
Boost your butt and lift your neck? 
Boost your butt and lift your neck?
A new report finds that butt augmentations and neck lifts are trending. Find out why.
Cancer 101: What you need to know 
Cancer 101: What you need to know
Cancer—one simple, yet scary word to hear regarding your health. Our expert offers a valuable lesson on terms to know.