by Jean Widner | Apr 2, 2024 | General Surgery, General Health, Cancer
Skin cancer often appears on some of the most visible parts of the body, including the face. While this can mean faster diagnosis and treatment, it also means that the scar left behind after removing the cancerous lesion may be highly visible. Fortunately, there are...
by Jean Widner | Feb 21, 2024 | Thyroid, General Surgery, General Health
A thyroidectomy is a common treatment option for people with certain types of cancers and thyroid disorders that do not respond to other medical interventions. Surgeons in the United States perform over 150,000 thyroidectomies every year. Because thyroid function...
by Jean Widner | Feb 8, 2024 | Adrenal Glands, Thyroid, General Health
As a person living in our fast-paced world, you’re likely already aware that stress can play a big role in your body’s overall health. Stress can cause or exacerbate many health conditions — but can stress cause swollen lymph nodes? If you are experiencing...
by Jean Widner | Jan 22, 2024 | Liver Surgery, General Health, Gastrointestinal Health
The liver is one of the body’s hardest-working organs. Without any breaks, it removes toxins from the bloodstream while managing the body’s nutrients and aiding in digestion. It’s also the heaviest internal organ, taking up a football-sized amount of...
by Jean Widner | Jan 17, 2024 | Gastrointestinal Health, General Surgery, General Health
Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a digestive disorder, and it occurs when stomach acid flows up into the esophagus. The most common symptom of GERD is heartburn — a burning sensation in the chest after eating. Other symptoms may include trouble swallowing,...
by Jean Widner | Jan 10, 2024 | Pancreatic Diseases, General Health
Your pancreas lives in your abdomen, and it serves several functions: to aid in digestion, regulate blood sugar, stimulate stomach acids, manage appetite, and help convert food to energy or fuel for cells. It is part of the digestive and endocrine systems. From cancer...