There are a few different standard blood tests generally ordered by your physician. Many blood tests don’t require any special preparation and take only a few minutes. Other tests may require fasting (not eating any food) for 8 to 12 hours before the test.
The American Thyroid Association reports that while thyroid lumps (nodules) are common, fewer than 1 in 10 is cancerous. If a physician feels a lump in your neck/thyroid, a fine needle aspiration may be recommended to diagnose if it is cancer.
Did you know that there are many different types of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners? At DuPage Medical Group (DMG), wide bore MRI systems are utilized to achieve the highest quality image while also keeping the patient’s experience in mind.
Atrial fibrillation (also referred to as a‑fib or AF) is one of the most common types of abnormal heart rhythms. Our Cardiology department offers the WATCHMAN procedure to provide patients with an alternative treatment option through a one-time, safe and effective minimally invasive procedure.
Learn more about minimally-invasive treatment and surgery options for kidney cancer (partial/full nephrectomy) through the use of the da Vinci Surgical System.
Cancer, in general, is a scary term. Educating yourself about cancer and knowing about the specific type of cancer you are facing can help you make decisions in your treatment plan. Let’s take a closer look at pancreatic cancer.
Have you ever developed a small cyst in the crease of your buttocks or tailbone? It may have been a small dimple, or could have started that way and developed into a large and painful mass. This condition is caused by pilonidal disease and there are more than 70,000 cases diagnosed in the US each year.
Referred to by many as robotic surgery for prostate cancer, or robotic prostatectomy, da Vinci Prostatectomy is more accurately a robot-assisted, minimally invasive surgery that is quickly becoming the preferred treatment for removal of the prostate following early diagnosis of prostate cancer. In fact, studies suggest that da Vinci Prostatectomy may be the most effective, least invasive prostate surgery performed today.
Tinnitus is a symptom associated with many forms of hearing loss. It can also be a symptom of other health problems. Roughly 25 million Americans have experienced tinnitus. Some cases are so severe that it interferes with a person’s daily activities. People with severe cases of tinnitus may find it difficult to hear, work, or even sleep.
Dr. Gregory Grant, MD, a surgeon with DuPage Medical Group and part of the High Risk Breast Clinic, discusses breast and arm pit lumps, what they can mean, as well as symptoms that you should be aware of.