Increasingly, many surgical disciplines have come to grips with the significant complications associated with radical cancer surgery and have modified their approach to cancer excision. For example, surgery for breast cancer has moved away from a radical approach and adopted the lumpectomy or local excision instead of removing the whole organ. This modified approach preserves […]
Archives for September 2011
Prostate Cancer Awareness
Although September is officially designated as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (blue month), every month should be recognized for prostate cancer awareness. Be aware that prostate cancer is for the most part without symptoms and a silent disease. Be aware that prostate cancer deaths are the second leading cause of male cancer deaths after lung cancer. […]