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Reflecting on High Quality Surgical Care

Reflecting on High Quality Surgical Care

Over the last several months, I have been thinking about how we can deliver consistent, high-quality surgical care to your patients. In 2001, the Institute of Medicine produced a report titled, Crossing the Quality Chasm. In this report, they state:

Clancy Clark January 13, 2016August 13, 2020 Commentary, Personal Blog Read more

FOLFIRINOX and Pancreatic Cancer

FOLFIRINOX and Pancreatic Cancer

FOLFIRINOX has become the standard of care for metastatic pancreatic cancer. It has promising results and has improved survival for pancreatic cancer. FOLFIRINOX is a 4-drug treatment regimen, consisting of 5-fluorouracil, leucovorin, irinotecan, and oxaliplatin. It’s producing the greatest prolonging

Clancy Clark March 15, 2015August 13, 2020 Health Updates, Pancreatic Cancer, Patient Education Read more

A Snapshot of Liver Cancer

Line graphs showing U.S. Liver and Bile Duct Cancers Incidence and mortality per 100,000 by race and ethnicity from 1991-2011. In 2011, American Indians/Alaska Natives have the highest incidence followed by Asians/Pacific Islanders, Hispanics, African Americans, and whites. In 2011, Asians/Pacific Islanders have the highest mortality followed by American Indians/Alaska Natives, Hispanics, African Americans, and whites.

Incidence and Mortality Primary liver cancer (including intrahepatic bile duct cancer) is the fifth most common cause of cancer death in men and the ninth most common cause of cancer death in women. Over the past two decades, incidence rates

Clancy Clark November 30, 2014August 13, 2020 Health Updates, Liver & Bile Duct Cancer, Patient Education Read more

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  • What vaccines are recommended after splenectomy?

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