Tag: oncology
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What Happens After a Cancer Diagnosis?
Getting a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Before patients even have the chance to process the diagnosis, more appointments get added to the schedule and there is much to do. If they are working, that is another piece of the puzzle to contend with. The doctor will order scans or additional tests to “stage” the…
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Surgery for Cancer Patients in Rural Vs. Metro Areas-Comparable!
Do you ever wonder how surgical outcomes in rural areas compare to surgical outcomes in Metro areas? A recent study in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) examined thousands of colon cancer and lung cancer patients who had undergone elective surgery. The mortality and complication rates were similar, whether the patient had…
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