Fourth time's a charm? It better be.
About 2 weeks ago (June 8th) I had my first formal visit with the spine surgeon, along with a medical resident on the surgical team. The conversation was sobering. They admitted that it could be possible to improve my quality of life with another spinal fusion surgery. But, they said, the procedure would be a true challenge for them and the risks would be great for me. There are many factors to consider before surgery even begins, but first… what would they do in the actual surgery?
Step 1: Make an incision on my (most likely) right side, across the ribs and under the arm.
Step 2: Crack a rib or two open (to make roo...
Source: Cancer, life, and me - June 22, 2011 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Chris Tags: General Source Type: blogs
Saying Goodbye to Surgery Scars
If you’re planning to have cancer surgery in the near future or recently had surgery, your thoughts undoubtedly move to how you can minimize the trauma and scarring associated with treatment and speed the healing process. Healing wounds whether from accidental injury or surgical intervention requires a delicate interplay of multiple cell types, nutritional factors, immune processes and growth factors. Proper planning and prompt attention can promote normalization in appearance.
Healing -From the Inside Out
Wound healing is a stepwise process involving hemostasis, inflammation, and remodeling. During hemostasis, blood pla...
Source: Dr. Donna, MedicineWoman - January 25, 2009 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: Dr. Donna Tags: Personal Health healing scars supplements surgery wound healing Source Type: blogs
