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Colorectal Surgeons vs General Surgeon: Same difference?

Colorectal Surgeons vs General Surgeon: Same difference?

by Gwen Bautista | May 25, 2023 | Digestive Care

When a patient requires surgery to address a problem in their rectum or colon, they could go to either a general surgeon or a colorectal surgeon as there’s not much of a difference, right? Actually, no. There is a difference. A difference in education. A difference in...
Managing Risk with Esophageal Cancer: What You Can Avoid…And What to Watch Out For

Managing Risk with Esophageal Cancer: What You Can Avoid…And What to Watch Out For

by Gwen Bautista | May 25, 2023 | Uncategorized

Esophageal cancer is a type of cancer that affects the esophagus, the muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach. This cancer is relatively rare but is highly aggressive and can be fatal if not detected and treated early. As with any form of cancer,...

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