Can Diabetic Patients Have Cancer Surgery
Yes, diabetic patients can undergo cancer surgery safely when blood sugar is controlled below 200 mg/dL pre-operatively and the surgical team manages glucose actively through the operation and recovery. Uncontrolled diabetes increases wound infection risk by 2-3...
Am I Too Old for Cancer Surgery
Age alone does not disqualify anyone from cancer surgery. Patients in their 70s, 80s, and even 90s undergo successful cancer operations when their heart, lungs, kidneys, and overall fitness can handle anesthesia and recovery. What matters is biological age not...
Can Stage 4 Cancer Be Treated With Surgery
Yes, select stage 4 cancers can be treated with surgery when metastatic spread is limited to one or two organs and the deposits are actually removable. Colorectal cancer with isolated liver mets, ovarian cancer with peritoneal deposits, certain kidney cancers with a...