Author Archives: Melissa R
A Vagotomy Might Help This Common (but Serious) Stomach Condition
A wave of pain engulfs you as you clutch your stomach. What’s going on? Is it appendicitis? Food poisoning?
It could be a peptic ulcer. Peptic ulcers are open sores in the stomach or small intestines that are further irritated by stomach acid. They are painful, and if left untreated can eat a hole in your stomach, obstruct your bowels or cause internal bleeding.
Read moreThe Ultimate Resource for Understanding Lung Cancer
According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer—both small cell and non-small cell—is the second most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women in the U.S. (more…)
Taking an Inside Look: An Interview With Dr. Caccavale
Dr. Robert Caccavale is one of the two-man team of surgeons successfully running Thoracic Group. Along with Dr. Jean-Philippe Bocage, this dynamic duo is renowned for their innovative work in the field of video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS). (more…)
Read moreA Sneak Peak into the Practice: An Interview With Dr. Bocage
Dr. Jean-Philippe Bocage is a board certified thoracic surgeon and Partner at Thoracic Group, New Jersey’s premier thoracic surgery practice. Together with Dr. Robert Caccavale, the two have blazed a trail as pioneers in the field of minimally invasive surgery of the chest with the procedure called VATS (video-assisted thoracic surgery). (more…)
Read moreAre You Ready to Quit Smoking? Join the Great American Smokeout!
Seated in the heart of Lung Cancer Awareness Month—on the third Thursday of November, to be precise—is the Great American Smokeout, established and led by the American Cancer Society. The designated day is designed to encourage smoking Americans to make plans to quit or quit on that day in order to improve overall health and decrease the risk of lung disease, especially lung cancer. (more…)
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