Why do nearly half of the patients in the U.S who are diagnosed with AML die?
By: Dr. Thomas Incledon Why do nearly half of the patients in the U.S who are diagnosed with AML die? According to the American Cancer Society, there were 21,380 new cases of AML or acute myeloid leukemia diagnosed in the U.S. last year. And, 10,590 deaths were...
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...