While anesthesia carries some health risks, surgical pain relief is relatively safe for most patients. However, anesthesia errors can and do cause serious health complications. Learn about the dangers associated with anesthesia and strategies to prepare yourself for...
How often are doctors wrong?
You’re worried that you have cancer or another serious condition. Maybe you have been having trouble breathing, and you think it’s lung cancer. Maybe you have a suspicious spot on your face that could be skin cancer. Regardless, you go in and see your doctor. They...
Cancer treatments are more successful when caught early
No matter what type of cancer you have, the rule of thumb is that it is generally easier to treat -- and that treatment is often more effective -- when the cancer is caught early. There are a few reasons, starting with the size of the tumor or cancerous region...