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The best treatment option to try to cure lung cancer is surgery to remove the tumor. But not every lung cancer patient is a good surgical candidate. The treatment depends on the type of cancer, where it is located and how advanced it is.

While overweight women conceive and bear healthy babies regularly, if you start out too heavy your baby will be at increased risk for several challenges over time.

For most people, going to the doctor probably isn’t high on their list of fun things to do. But men, in particular, tend to avoid seeking out regular medical care.

Miscarriage is unfortunately very common and yet not talked about enough, leaving many women unsure what to do.

When you’re in the hospital, multiple specialists will work in tandem, discussing your prognosis and treatment options. Your medical oncologist will collaborate with other physicians, nurses and healthcare professionals to ensure holistic care.  Teaching hospitals also have medical trainees, including residents and fellows, who play a vital role in your care under the supervision of senior oncologists. Remember, these are doctors-in-training who bring fresh perspectives and are up to date on the latest medical knowledge.  

Weight-loss surgeries are proven to help overweight people lose weight and keep it off permanently, with limited risk. Now a slew of drugs are being prescribed with the same promise.

It’s hard to function when you aren’t getting good sleep. As many as one in three Americans struggles with sleeping because of a sleep disorder – and many don’t know they have it.

“Sure, you are struggling with your weight,” well-meaning friends might say when you tell them you’re exploring weight-loss surgery. “But isn’t surgery extreme?”

Relieving your child’s pain doesn’t always mean taking medicine or having surgery. Simple TENS units, which have become more popular in recent years, offer a safe, noninvasive alternative for many kids.

Your child wants to give up playing organized sports, but should you agree? There are many reasons why that might not be a good idea. Let’s look at the benefits, how you can encourage your child to keep going, and when it might be the right time to stop.