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The term “gut health” has become almost synonymous with health and wellness. It seems like everywhere you turn, people are talking about what keeps them regular, the best probiotics for your gut microbiome, and even the consistency of their number twos. As with any snowballing trend, there are a lot of different opinions, advice, misinformation,…
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Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is a type of cancer that originates in the cells lining the stomach. It is the fifth most common cancer worldwide, with an estimated 1 million new cases diagnosed each year. While stomach cancer can occur at any age, it is most common in people over the age…
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Abdominal adhesions are tough, inflexible bands of scar tissue that form in your abdomen or upper intestinal tract. They attach abdominal organs to each other and to your abdominal wall, and they’re one of the most common complications of abdominal surgery. In fact, up to 93% of people who have had abdominal surgery get adhesions. Around 10% of people…
Read MoreA colonoscopy examines your large intestine, including your rectum and colon. It’s a routine procedure, but if you’re stressed at the thought of your upcoming appointment, you’re not alone. Your colonoscopy probably won’t be as bad as you think, and here’s why. Colonoscopies are minimal risk Colonoscopies are diagnostic tests used to examine your rectum and…
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If you are extremely obese and have tried without success to get your weight under control, your healthcare provider may recommend a bariatric surgical procedure known as biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD/DS). This is usually known as the duodenal switch. It can help you lose more weight than either the gastric bypass or the…
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Cervical cancer is the “cancer we can eliminate”, said the World Health Organisation (WHO) as it urged its member states to consign the disease to history. According to Cancer Research UK there are around 3200 new cases of cervical cancer diagnosed in the UK each year, with the disease responsible for 853 UK deaths each…
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Your doctor may recommend surgery to remove part or all your thyroid gland if it’s overactive, has grown exceptionally large, or has nodules, cysts or other growths that are—or could be—cancerous. Here are 8 essential questions to ask before you schedule thyroid surgery. 1. How much of my thyroid will be removed? It depends on…
Read MoreCancer is the second leading cause of death globally, accounting for an estimated 9.6 million deaths, or one in six deaths in 2018. Cancer also kills more people worldwide than HIV and AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria combined. And in South Africa, the country’s largest medical aid provider, Discovery, said that in 2018, its Discovery…
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Why an early diagnosis can mean a better quality of life. Rectal cancer is the cancer nobody wants to talk about, but the need for a conversation is becoming urgent. Combined with colon cancer, it’s the third most common cancer in the United States, and diagnoses have been rising each year in people younger than…
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BREAST CANCER OVERVIEW Breast cancer is the most common female cancer in the United States. Finding and treating breast cancer in the early stages allows many women to be cured. This article will focus on the surgical treatment of breast cancer. An introduction to breast cancer and an overview of treatment for breast cancer are…
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