Category: Surgery
Cancer
A Small Scar, a Big Smile, and a Positive Outcome After Thyroid Cancer Surgery
“I actually found a breast lump,” says patient Yelaine Garcia. “That’s how it all started.” Luckily, her doctor suggested they check her thyroid. When an ultrasound revealed multiple growths in Yelaine’s neck, she had…
Brain Tumor
Focusing on You: Brain Tumors at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
New Tools Make Brain Surgery More Precise New advancements in brain surgery have made the diagnosis and removal of brain tumors more precise. Dr. Ricardo Komotar and Dr. Michael Ivan, neurosurgeons…
Debunking Health Myths
Big Fat Lies: Debunking Weight Loss Surgery Myths
If you’re considering bariatric surgery to improve your quality of life or even save your life from the health risks of obesity, you’ve probably heard misconceptions about losing weight with…