What are polyps and should I worry?
By: Dr. Thomas Incledon Polys are a clump of cells in your body. They can occur in different locations in your body. There are 2 common types of polyps: pedunculated (hanging) and sessile (flat). Polyps themselves are not cancerous. Some polyps are benign and will not...
Glioblastoma: Was this the cancer John McCain had been fighting?
By: Dr. Thomas Incledon Yes, Senator John McCain was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme, an aggressive brain cancer in the summer of 2017. During the year, he had undergone surgery to remove the primary tumor and continued treatment near his home in Arizona. Last...
Lung Cancer is Serious: 3 Key Things Everyone Should Know
By: Dr. Thomas Incledon Lung cancer is responsible for approximately 200,000 deaths in the United States each year. This accounts for the most cancer-related deaths across genders. One of the main reasons for this is that by the time patients get to the doctor, they...
Is virtual colonoscopy, using a CT scan, an effective way of diagnosing colon cancer? And, should everyone get screened?
By: Dr. Thomas Incledon The simple answer to both of these important questions is YES. While some individuals would benefit more from a traditional colonoscopy, a virtual one is an effective screening tool. And, according to experts and the American Cancer Society,...