Being told you have cancer is frightening and a common reaction is to want the cancer excised as quickly as possible. Indeed, this is the way most solid tumors are treated. Cancers of the blood like leukemia or lymphoma are different and can’t be “cut out.” But for solid tumors like tumors of the breast, large intestine, or prostate gland . . .
So You’re Having Major Surgery . . . Be Sure You Know Your Alphabet
So you're having surgery. Join the club! Every year 35 million Americans have surgery and the costs make up a significant portion of the 3 trillion dollars our nation drops on health care — certainly not chump change! And what do pretty much all of the other 34,999,999 souls, young and old, have in common with you?