#DYK Minimally invasive robotic surgery is an effective first-line treatment for colorectal cancer. Most of Dr. Alden’s patients are able to reduce their hospital stay to 24-48 hours after their surgery, and there are fewer risks of bleeding or infection.
In complex tumor cases, Dr. Dmitri Alden may perform an advanced ex vivo tumor removal surgery to safely excise the tumor from the liver or other organ.
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https://t.co/o90OGnHQsK The liver plays a crucial role in maintaining overall skin health and function, including filtering toxins and producing bile. When it stops performing these critical duties efficiently, the skin may suffer.
The ALPPS procedure is used in both primary and metastatic liver cancer cases where the liver has extensive tumors. This is an advanced liver treatment that may not be available through all oncologists, but it is performed by Dr. Alden.

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https://t.co/VOtCH6rqXo Here are some of the big vegetable hitters in the antioxidant world that simply ooze nutritional goodness for battered immune systems.
https://t.co/u196imBsfG It's important to know that you can't raise your white blood cell counts by avoiding or eating certain kinds of foods. But here are some tips for handling, planning, and preparing food when your immune system is recovering.
https://t.co/yHbxzDel5o Alcohol is the 3rd leading preventable cause of cancer in the U.S., contributing to about 100,000 cancer cases and 20,000 cancer deaths each year.
https://t.co/EFk5IQ93rO Since colon cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, you may wonder how to lower your risk.
This article explores the research into whether a vegan diet can help prevent or treat colon cancer.
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https://t.co/RNBgoZtIeH In the current study, we determined the predictive value of K17 testing for both chemotherapeutic approaches to treat PDACs in a cohort of 305 patients with PDAC, including those with localized and metastatic disease who underwent adjuvant chemotherapy.
Due to their often subtle symptoms, many patients may face tough decisions about treatment options once diagnosed with neuroendocrine tumors. One potential avenue for treatment is surgical intervention.
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A question that often arises among patients is: Can pancreatitis lead to cancer? NYC Liver, Pancreatic & Bile Duct Oncological Surgeon Dmitri Alden, MD, FACS, addresses this question in our latest blog.
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https://t.co/rpCjCHyVSL Oncologist Shikha Jain, MD said that the latest study helps us understand the relationship between lifestyle factors and cancer outcomes. However, it’s important to look past the results of one study and look at the bigger picture, she added.