Preparing for surgery can be daunting, with questions, medical terminology and anxiety swirling around a patient’s head, all while they are trying to get to a healthier place. So notes Linda Grogan, ...

A brief hypnosis session before surgery for breast cancer appears more effective than a mindfulness session in reducing ...

The weeks leading up to a major surgery can be a time of uncertainty and worry for patients, many of whom anticipate the need ...

Decisions that are made early on in the perioperative process by the patient or their surgeon can have far-reaching effects down the line, so it’s critical to optimize the pre-op preparation strategy, ...

When breast cancer patients get chemotherapy before surgery to remove their tumor, it can make remaining malignant cells spread to distant sites, resulting in incurable metastatic cancer, scientists ...

Taking certain supplements before surgery can increase bleeding, affect anesthesia, or disrupt blood sugar levels. Learn which dietary and herbal supplements to stop one to two weeks before your ...

I never imagined that the first time I did this post, sooo many women would find solace within each other, learn from each other, and genuinely feel a lot less alone as people who are trying to save ...

We ask all of our patients to identify a support team (care coach) before their surgery date. Your support team could be a friend, family member, or neighbor—someone who you know and trust, who is ...