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Sugar and Cancer

… CDN One commonly asked question asked by oncology patients is “Does Sugar Feed Cancer?” Eating sugar can be a source of fear and anxiety due to misinformation in the media. With holidays coming up, there are lots of delicious sweets … cells, including cancer cells need sugar, called glucose, for their primary source of energy. Glucose is found in any …

Last Modified: 10/06/2023 - 12:02

Congenital Pulmonary and Airway Malformations (CPAM)

… Congenital pulmonary and airway malformation (CPAM) is a rare condition in which a fetus develops one or more … the following three types: Type 1 : This type accounts for about two-thirds of cases. It’s characterized by a low … by a high number of small lesions and is often associated with other congenital abnormalities, including those in the …

Last Modified: 08/12/2025 - 10:55

Colonoscopy

… of Columbia’s Colorectal Surgery Team , March 2024 What is a colonoscopy? Colonoscopy is a safe, effective method of … with no gastrointestinal problems and no risk factors for colon cancer, the American Cancer Society recommends a … the test is repeated every 5-10 years. How should I prepare for colonoscopy? The colon must be completely clean …

Last Modified: 03/04/2026 - 17:33

Educational Curriculum: Didactics and Conferences

… Every Thursday begins with educational time for all residents rotating at Milstein … below. Thomas C. King (TCK) Conference The TCK conference is the primary resident teaching conference and covers …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:11

Gastric Balloons

… stomach by endoscopy (through the mouth) and can remain for up to six months. Patients with a BMI above 30 are eligible for gastric balloons. In … The Orbera™ Balloon , approved in the U.S. in August 2015, is an endoscopically (scope through the mouth) placed saline …

Last Modified: 11/12/2025 - 13:25

Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer

… | Diagnosis | Staging | Treatment | Prognosis | Coping Why Is Pancreatic Cancer a "Silent Disease"? Pancreatic cancer is … pancreas deep in the abdomen, a pancreatic tumor can grow for years before causing pressure, pain, or other signs of … a problem. There are several symptoms commonly associated with pancreatic cancer. However, other medical conditions can …

Last Modified: 01/21/2026 - 13:11

Joseph Costa, DHSc, PA-C

… Joseph Costa, DHSc, PA-C, is the first physician assistant to become a faculty member … College of Physicians and Surgeons. His unique path began with his position as Dr. Craig Smith's private PA in … his role expanded to include complete responsibility for all aspects of onsite evaluation of potential lung …

Last Modified: 02/10/2025 - 14:16

Oncoplastic Breast Surgery

… the techniques of traditional breast cancer surgery with the cosmetic advantages of plastic surgery. The goal is to remove cancer while minimizing the unwanted effects of … amount of tissue to be removed, which can be helpful for larger tumors Makes it easier to produce symmetrical …

Last Modified: 09/22/2025 - 12:54

Repairing Heart Valves without Surgery

… the lower chambers on the left side of the heart. When it is damaged or defective, blood flows back up into the upper … chamber, producing Mitral Regurgitation (MR). Patients with MR often have a heart murmur (a turbulent or whooshing … Center is one of the first to study and test new devices for heart valve repair and replacement. As a result, our …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:00

Proactive Activists: Ralph and Mariann Cheney Receive the 2015 Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT) Public Service Award

… The last time we checked in with Ralph and Mariann Cheney, they were recognized with the … they continue to demonstrate their passion and dedication for the bettering of society. Now, five years after receiving … motivated by the principle that fighting pancreatic cancer is a fight worth having and a fight worth winning. It is …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:10

Single Port Surgery

… Like laparoscopic surgery, single port surgery is performed with special instruments and a camera inserted into the … abdominal minimal access operations. The technique is used for gallbladder removal as well as the weight loss procedure …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:09

Guide to BRCA Genes & Breast Cancer

… This article explains what is known about the BRCA genes, their connection to cancer, … breast and/or ovarian cancer. Each child of a parent with a BRCA mutation has a 50 percent chance of inheriting … two BRCA types — BRCA1 and BRCA2 — are unrelated except for the fact that both are active in breast and other tissue. …

Last Modified: 09/22/2025 - 12:53

Adult Congenital Heart Disease: Meeting the next generation of challenges

… Babies born with heart defects are now more likely to be successfully … Yet this has created a new set of challenges: how to care for the first-generation who had childhood surgeries for … that arise in this unique population. Dr. Rosenbaum’s team is now studying patients who had early surgery for Tetralogy …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:00

Staging of Pancreatic Cancer

… | Treatment | Prognosis | Coping Once pancreatic cancer is diagnosed, the cancer can be staged to helps doctors and … in situ.” Stage 0 tumors can usually be removed with surgery. Stage 1 cancers are small and haven’t spread … with surgery. Chemotherapy offers the best therapy for these tumors. Surgical Classification Sometimes instead …

Last Modified: 09/24/2025 - 12:57