March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. To raise awareness and knowledge of the disease, the Surgery Group of Los Angeles is putting out a short guide on colorectal cancer screenings and advocating for people over 45 to get their first
Have you noticed a little extra something around your anus? Maybe it’s a small flap of skin that seems to be getting in the way or causing discomfort. If so, you might be dealing with anal skin tags. Don’t worry,
Pancreatic cancer is actually a fairly common form of cancer, ranking 11th amongst cancers in total number of cases this year. However, pancreatic cancer is known for hiding under the radar. Known as the “silent” cancer, many early forms of
Gastric or stomach cancer is the fifth most common cancer in the world, but due to early testing and new research the amount of people dying from stomach cancer has dropped year by year. Detecting stomach cancer is challenging, however,
Guys, the test results are in and they’re not pretty! 50 is no longer the age when you need to check for colorectal cancer. People who are under 50 now account for 10% of colorectal cancer cases. And the worst
Rectal bleeding is often a troubling sign of a host of different conditions. These can range from mild, such as hemorrhoids, the moderate, like an ulcer, or severe problems, such as colorectal cancer. This can cause a lot of confusion
Anal cancer is fairly rare for most people, in general about 1 in 500 develop anal cancer in their lifetime. In comparison, the chances a person will develop colorectal cancer is 1 in 22. However, rates of anal cancer are
Cancers are named and categorized by the parts of the body that if effects first. The primary site is the part of the body or region that cancer affects first. For example, if you develop colon cancer but it spreads to
To be honest, winter can be awfully brutal. Between the snow or the rain, the dry air, or the tough winds, the winter can cause havoc on your body. This is especially true if your body is fighting a thyroid
Hidradenitis Suppuratavia or HS, or acne inversa, is a skin disorder that affects the sweat glands in your body. However, HS may appear to be a lot of other conditions. This is especially true for pilonidal cysts. This is because
If you’re reading this, chances are you might be feeling a little off lately. Your neck may feel achy and swollen or you are suffering from: If you’re suffering from any of these symptoms, especially for no known reason, your
” …Eat more spinach son, good for your Colon! …My doctor says I need a colonoscopy! …Ow! She hit me right in the colon!” As part of the Surgeon Group of LA’s simple biology tour, we introduce our lovely friend:
What are Gastrointestinal stromal tumors? Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) are a form of cancer that forms inside the stomach or small intestine. What makes GIST so unusual is that it forms around the special nerve cells that direct food throughout
Whether it’s Covid, the flu, or just a terrible cough, winter is an awful time to be sick. Unfortunately, all states have agreed on no public health measures this winter. So it is up to you to stay safe and
Hernias happen when the muscles around your organs get too weak, causing your organs to pop out the muscle wall in the infamous “bulge”. If you have a hernia, you need to get surgery. Hernias will not go away on
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