My doctor is recommending I get the Whipple procedure. Is it an effective treatment for my ampullary cancer? And, what is it?
By: Dr. Thomas Incledon The Whipple procedure or a pancreaticoduodenectomy is a surgery that removes the head of the pancreas, as well as the first part of the small intestine, gallbladder, and bile ducts. All these body parts are involved in digestion, so the surgeon...
AML – Five Basic Questions and Answers
By: Dr. Thomas Incledon AML – Five Basic Questions and Answers What is it? AML, an abbreviation for acute myeloid leukemia, is a type of blood and bone marrow cancer. It is caused by an increase in the production of immature white blood cells. These types of cells can...
What are common symptoms of ampullary cancer?
By: Dr. Thomas Incledon What are the common symptoms of ampullary cancer? As part of the digestive tract, the Ampulla of Vater where ampullary cancer is found, acts in concert with other organs to properly digest food and filter waste in the body. Many symptoms of...
5 Common Myths About Breast Cancer
If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with cancer, contact our team at Causenta to discuss what alternative cancer treatment options we offer. To better treat our cancer patients, we use unique protocols that are not found anywhere else in the world. Find out...