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Colon and Rectal Cancer: Signs and Symptoms
Colon and Rectal Cancer: Signs and Symptoms Colon and rectal cancer are two types of cancer that are relatively common. They are more likely to develop in individuals with a family history of these cancers, yet environmental factors can also trigger the onset of these...
Harriman Veteran Receives Curative Cancer Care
Fort Sanders Healthy Lifestyles Determined. Motivated Resolved. When Harriman resident Rich Robertson was diagnosed with early-stage rectal cancer, he knew he would do whatever it took to tackle it. Through two years of radiation, chemotherapy treatments and an...
Signs it’s Time to Remove Your Gallbladder
Gallbladder removal, medically referred to as cholecystectomy, is a surgical procedure that involves removing the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ located under the liver, which stores and releases bile to aid in digestion. In certain situations,...
Can You Get Rid of Hemorrhoids without Medical Treatment?
Can You Get Rid of Hemorrhoids without Medical Treatment?Though hemorrhoids are rarely serious, they are painful and can cause inflammation and infection if left untreated. Fortunately, there are options available to help alleviate the painful symptoms of hemorrhoids....
Thyroid Disease: Signs, Symptoms and Treatment
Thyroid Disease: Signs, Symptoms and Treatment Thyroid disease occurs when the thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck just about the collar bone, stops working properly. The thyroid works to release hormones that help to control the functions of your...
3 Tips for Traveling with Hemorrhoids
3 Tips for Traveling with Hemorrhoids Hemorrhoids can be extremely uncomfortable when traveling. The constant sitting and pressure on the veins in your rectum can cause them to swell and become inflamed, leading to a flare-up. The experts at Premier Surgical...
Pancreatic Cancer Treatments
Pancreatic Cancer Treatments Pancreatic cancer causes about 7% of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Without a doubt, it is not well understood. Yet, early detection is critical to ensuring long-term recovery and well-being. Signs of Pancreatic Cancer The...
Dr. Lee Tackles Complex Cancer Case
News From Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Healthy Lifestyles Brenda Beason sat quietly in her home in New Tazewell, bracing herself for the day ahead. At her side was Dieter Kiser, the man she had fallen in love with after the death of her first husband. In a...
GERD Awareness Week
GERD Awareness Week November 20th marks the beginning of GERD Awareness Week. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) affects up to 40 percent of American adults. Here’s what the physicians of Premier Surgical Associates would like you to know about this common...
Catching Cancer Early
News from Fort Sanders Regional Health & Lifestyles Amber Henry, 34, has struggled with gallbladder issues for years. Henry, her partner and their children live in Crossville where they enjoy playing outside and caring for their chickens. In 2020, Henry was...