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What exercises should I do to get ready for surgery?

What exercises should I do to get ready for surgery?

The specific exercises that you should do before surgery will depend on your overall health, the type of surgery you are having, and your surgeon’s recommendations. However, in general, exercises that focus on improving your overall strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular

Clancy Clark December 16, 2025March 2, 2025 Health Updates, Patient Education Read more

What are the risk factors for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors?

What are the risk factors for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors?

The exact cause of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs) is not yet known, but there are some factors that may increase the risk of developing these tumors. Here are some known risk factors: It’s important to note that having one or

Clancy Clark November 17, 2025March 2, 2025 Health Updates, Pancreatic Cancer Read more

What can I do to get ready for surgery?

What can I do to get ready for surgery?

Preparing for major abdominal surgery involves both physical and emotional preparation. Here are some things you can do to get ready:

Clancy Clark September 15, 2025March 2, 2025 Health Updates, Patient Education Read more

Should you have surgery for a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor smaller than 2 cm?

Should you have surgery for a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor smaller than 2 cm?

The management of non-functional pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (NF-PNETs) less than 2 cm in size is controversial, and there is no clear consensus on whether or not these tumors should be removed. Some studies have suggested that small NF-PNETs have a

Clancy Clark July 14, 2025March 2, 2025 Health Updates, Pancreatic Cancer, Patient Education Read more

What vaccines are recommended after splenectomy?

What vaccines are recommended after splenectomy?

After a splenectomy, which is the surgical removal of the spleen, patients are at an increased risk of certain infections due to the important role the spleen plays in the immune system. Therefore, vaccination is an important preventive measure for

Clancy Clark June 23, 2025March 2, 2025 Health Updates, Pancreatic Cancer, Patient Education Read more
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  • What exercises should I do to get ready for surgery?
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  • What can I do to get ready for surgery?
  • Should you have surgery for a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor smaller than 2 cm?
  • What vaccines are recommended after splenectomy?

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