Breast Cancer Surgery
What is Breast Cancer Surgery? Breast cancer surgery is a key component of breast cancer treatment that involves removing the cancer with an operation. Breast cancer surgery may be used alone or in combination with other treatments, such as chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy and radiation therapy. For people with a very high risk […]
Varicose vein laser surgery recovery time
Endovenous Laser Varicose Vein Surgery Recovery Time What happens after endovenous laser varicose vein surgery? . You will be encouraged to walk right after the procedure, for about 30 to 60 minutes. . Your leg may have some bruising. The bruises should go away in about 2 weeks. . You’ll need to have someone drive […]
Prostate Cancer Treatment Side Effects
What are the side effects of surgery for prostate cancer? Because the prostate is close to several vital structures, prostate cancer surgery can disrupt normal urinary, bowel, and sexual functioning. . Urinary Incontinence During a prostatectomy, the bladder is pulled downward and connected to the urethra at the point where the prostate once sat. […]
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ACL Reconstruction Surgery What is Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction? ACL reconstruction is a surgery to replace a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) — a major ligament in your knee. ACL injuries most commonly occur during sports that involve sudden stops and changes in direction — such as soccer, football, basketball and volleyball. Ligaments are […]
Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS)
What is Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS)? Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) occurs when a woman’s ovaries swell and leak fluid into the body. This condition is a complication that can occur in women who receive fertility treatments that stimulate the ovaries to produce more eggs than usual, but there are rare cases of OHSS occurring […]
Why do veneers need to be replaced
This is surprisingly straightforward! While high quality veneers are made up of strong and stain resistant porcelain, they are not entirely permanent or maintenance free. Porcelain isn’t sensitive to sugar and acids in the same way that your natural teeth are, but the fact that your teeth are in frequent use every day means […]
Oophorectomy
Oophorectomy (Ovary Removal Surgery) What is an Oophorectomy? An oophorectomy is surgery to remove one or both of your ovaries. Your ovaries are reproductive glands that make hormones to control your menstrual cycle and promote bone and heart health. Ovaries also contain and help grow eggs that can lead to pregnancy. People assigned female at […]
Acute Sinusitis
What is Acute Sinusitis? Acute sinusitis causes the spaces inside your nose (sinuses) to become inflamed and swollen. This interferes with drainage and causes mucus to build up. With acute sinusitis, it might be difficult to breathe through your nose. The area around your eyes and face might feel swollen, and you might have throbbing […]
Bone Grafting
Bone Grafting Surgery What is Bone Grafting? Bone grafting is a surgical procedure that uses transplanted bone to repair and rebuild diseased or damaged bones. A bone graft is a choice for repairing bones almost anywhere in your body. Bone grafting, or transplanting of bone tissue, is beneficial in fixing bones that are damaged from […]
Skin Cancer Treatment
What is Skin Cancer? Skin cancer — the abnormal growth of skin cells — most often develops on skin exposed to the sun. But this common form of cancer can also occur on areas of your skin not ordinarily exposed to sunlight. There are three major types of skin cancer — basal cell carcinoma, […]