Interventional radiology uses the power of image-guiding technologies like a CT scan, MRI, ultrasound or X-ray to perform minimally invasive procedures. Your doctor may recommend interventional radiology instead of surgery in certain situations. ...
From knee ligament repair to kidney removal, our surgeons use the power of robotics to fast-track your road to recovery. We’re fluent in the latest robotic-assisted surgery technology, like Mako SmartRobotics™and the da Vinci® Surgical System. ...
Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN) requires a gentle touch and a personalized approach to care. At our Asian Access OBGYN Clinic, we pride ourselves on treating our East Asian and Southeast Asian neighbors with care that accommodates their cultures. ...
PET/CT scan is a combination of 2 imaging techniques in one exam. When we look at tissue and organs on a cellular level (PET) and from a bird's-eye view of your body's structure (CT), it gives us a full picture of your health. ...
Blood disorders, also known as hematologic disorders, affect 1 or more components of blood — plasma, platelets, red blood cells and white blood cells — by preventing blood from behaving as it should. We specialize in diagnosing, treating and developing new therapies for blood disorders like anemia, hemophilia and thrombotic diseases. ...
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colon cancer is still the second leading cause of cancer deaths, resulting in over 850,000 deaths worldwide each year with almost 53,000 deaths related to the disease expected to occur in the United States in 2023.
Obstetrics and gynecology (also known as OBGYN) is a medical specialty that looks after the female reproductive system, including the ovaries, uterus and fallopian tubes. From performing routine wellness visits to diagnosing and treating more complex conditions, we care for women and assigned females at birth (AFABs) at all stages of life. ...
Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer death in the United States and worldwide – more than colon, breast and prostate cancer combined. Experts agree that lung cancer prevention for high-risk patients starts with lung cancer screening. In fact, studies show 20 percent fewer deaths among heavy smokers who were screened.
More than 600 guests gathered for a night of fun, fashion and fundraising at CatWalk for CancerCare on Saturday, April 1, at the Burlington Marriott Hotel.
If prevention is the best medicine for good health, then early detection is a close second. Modern medicine allows us to catch many cancers and other health conditions in their earliest and most treatable stages through routine screening.
Your urinary system's main job is filtering toxins, removing waste from your blood and creating urine. When your system isn't working right, you may develop bladder or kidney infections, kidney stones and incontinence. We can help balance your system and get you going again. ...
The National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), has granted three-year Accreditation to the Cancer Center at Lowell General Hospital.
If you’re living with a serious condition affecting your thoracic region (including the lungs, esophagus and the area between the lungs, trachea and diaphragm) our team of expert thoracic surgeons can help you get back to living your best life. ...
Proper nutrition is important for everyone – especially if you have a chronic disease or need to heal. We look at every aspect of your health to understand how nutrition affects you, help manage nutritional needs and recommend approaches to improve your body's functions. ...