Tag Archives: Cancer

Gallbladder Polyps: Are They Cancer and How They are Treated

July 13, 2012 by Zadeh Surgical, Inc.
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Gallbladder polyps are growths that stick out from the edge of the inner wall of the gallbladder. Polyps can be cancerous, but they rarely are. Cholesterol polyps are the most common type of gallbladder polyp. These are typically small (less than 1 cm); non-cancerous; and attached to the gallbladder wall by a thin, fragile stalk. Most people usually have multiple polyps inside their gallbladder, although around 20% of people with gallbladder polyps have just one polyp within the gallbladder. Often, gallbladder polyps can become detached from the gallbladder Continue reading →

The Latest in Diagnosis and Treatment of Stomach Cancer

February 8, 2011 by Zadeh Surgical, Inc.
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The stomach is a sac-like organ located in the upper abdomen between the esophagus and small intestine. It is part of the digestive system, functioning in the storage and digestion of food through the secretion of gastric juices. After leaving the stomach, partly-digested food passes into the small intestine and then into the large intestine. The development of stomach cancer, also referred to as gastric cancer, usually occurs as a result of chronic inflammation. This can be due to both external and internal risk factors. Continue reading →

FDA recommends removal of Avastin for treatment of Breast Cancer

December 17, 2010 by Zadeh Surgical, Inc.
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The FDA notified healthcare professionals and patients that it is recommending removing the breast cancer indication for Avastin (bevacizumab) because the drug has not been shown to be safe and effective for that use. The drug itself is not being removed from the market and this action will not have any immediate impact on its use in treating breast cancer. Today’s action will not affect the approvals for colon, kidney, brain, and lung cancers. The FDA is making this recommendation after reviewing the results of Continue reading →