Acute appendicitis in an 86-year-old patient: unusual age for a common disease
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Inflammatory bowel disease – from patient to provider
Dr. Brad Pasternak is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) expert and co-medical director of the IBD program at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. He is known by many for his passion for IBD and dedication to serving the pediatric population. However, few may know of his personal connection to IBD. Dr. Pasternak was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, […]
Cancer Network Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: Patient Presentation, Diagnosis, and Treatment Comprehensive insights into the stratification, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. .10 hours ago
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Anal cancer patient drove an hour each way and spent $2,200 to receive treatment.
Terry Kelly was 62 years old when he was diagnosed with anal cancer in 2019. She had to travel an hour for treatment. After radiation began, Kelly spent more than $2,000 on hotels because she could no longer bear to drive. Loading Something is loading. Thank you for registering! Access your favorite topics in a […]
New trial for colorectal cancer: could your patient benefit?
some clinical trials colorectal cancer I started recently. Perhaps some of your patients are eligible to participate. Lynch syndrome At least 6 months have passed since any cancer-directed treatment. Adult patients with this hereditary cancer syndrome will be included in a randomized controlled phase 2b study at the National Cancer Institute. This trial evaluates whether […]
First rectal cancer patient in Delaware receives new radiation-free treatment
September 16, 2023 John Taylor is a man who fixes things. The 63-year-old has had a long career in maintenance and uses his know-how to help others. But his rectal cancer diagnosis left him incurable. “My most important job is to take care of my wife, Sharon, who has Parkinson’s disease,” Taylor said. “I couldn’t […]
After battling colon cancer, patient optimism grows – Colorectal cancer screening
In 2009, Delia Wilson attributed her regular stomach pains to the stress of attending graduate school and working full time. As the pain persisted, her GP recommended she undergo a colonoscopy, which revealed scar tissue but said there was nothing potentially life-threatening. But when the pain returned in 2021 and she started bleeding, Wilson underwent […]