STOMACH CANCER (GASTRIC ADENOCARCINOMA)
WHAT IS STOMACH CANCER? Stomach cancer occurs when cancerous cells form in the stomach lining. This type of cancer usually doesn’t cause symptoms until the later... Read more.
CHEMOTHERAPY
Chemotherapy is the use of any drug to treat any disease. But to most people, the word chemotherapy means drugs used for cancer treatment. It’s often shortened... Read more.
Ovarian Cancer Treatment
Ovarian Cancer Treatment Ovarian cancer refers to any cancerous growth that occurs in the ovary. The majority of ovarian cancers arise from the epithelium (outer... Read more.
HOW DO YOU STAY AWAY FROM CANCER?
You’ve probably heard conflicting reports about cancer prevention. Sometimes the specific cancer-prevention tip recommended in one study or news report is advised... Read more.
ARTHRITIS
WHAT IS ARTHRITIS? Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints. It can affect one joint or multiple joints. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis,... Read more.
NECK PAIN
Your neck is made up of vertebrae that extend from the skull to the upper torso. Cervical discs absorb shock between the bones. The bones, ligaments, and muscles... Read more.
OSTEOPOROSIS
SYMPTOMS There typically are no symptoms in the early stages of bone loss. But once your bones have been weakened by osteoporosis, you may have signs and symptoms... Read more.
SCOLIOSIS
SCOLIOSIS FACTS Scoliosis is an abnormal curve in the spine. There are several types of scoliosis based on the cause and age when the curve develops; the majority... Read more.
SPINE FUSION SURGERY
A spinal fusion surgery is designed to stop the motion at a painful vertebral segment, which in turn should decrease pain generated from the joint. There are many... Read more.
SLIPPED (HERNIATED) DISK
WHAT IS A SLIPPED DISK? A slipped disk occurs when the soft inner portion of the disk protrudes through the outer ring. Symptoms vary based on where the slipped... Read more.
