Women ages 65 and older—including women in their 90s—can safely leave the hospital on the same day as having a mastectomy for breast cancer and are unlikely to suffer post-surgical complications, ...

Your procedure may require a stay in the hospital. When you are in your room, your doctor will have written orders for all of your necessary medication. You may have an IV, drains and/or a catheter.

Understanding Frailty in Cancer CareFrailty is more than just a buzzword in the world of surgery—it’s a real, measurable ...

Brain surgery recovery involves a hospital stay, follow-up monitoring, and rehabilitation. Your type of procedure will affect what to expect for each of these stages, as well as risks to be aware of.

Think surgery automatically means spending days in hospital? Not always. Doctors explain how modern techniques are making day ...