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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

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 are the risk factors for pancreatic cancer?

What are the risk factors for pancreatic cancer?

Pancreatic cancer is a type of cancer that occurs when cells in the pancreas grow and divide uncontrollably, forming a mass or tumor. There are several risk factors that are associated with an increased risk of developing pancreatic cancer, including:

Clancy Clark May 19, 2025March 2, 2025 Health Updates, Pancreatic Cancer Read more

What is a chemotherapy cycle?

What is a chemotherapy cycle?

Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells. A chemotherapy cycle is the period of time during which a patient receives a specific chemotherapy regimen. Chemotherapy cycles typically involve a series of treatment sessions

Clancy Clark April 22, 2025March 2, 2025 Health Updates, Liver & Bile Duct Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Patient Education Read more

Risk of Bacterial Infection after Splenectomy

Risk of Bacterial Infection after Splenectomy

The risk of bacterial infection after splenectomy varies depending on the individual patient’s age, overall health, and other factors. However, studies have shown that the risk of serious bacterial infections is significantly increased in patients who have undergone a splenectomy

Clancy Clark April 14, 2025March 2, 2025 Health Updates, Pancreatic Cancer, Patient Education Read more
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  • Should you have surgery for a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor smaller than 2 cm?
  • What vaccines are recommended after splenectomy?

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