By Cora Foster, MD
Wounds need sufficient blood circulation and a healthy immune system in order to heal properly. People with poor circulation due to vascular disease, diabetes, or paralysis get wounds, ulcers, and sores more easily than the general population and they often take much longer to heal. The healing process for even relatively small wounds can take weeks or months, which increases the risk of developing serious complications.
By Cory Foster, MD
Pressure ulcers are sores that occur when the skin breaks down due to pressure over bony prominences in the body. Prolonged pressure prevents sufficient blood flow in the soft tissue between the skin and bones, causing damage to the skin.
By Cory Foster, MD
Located in the neck, behind the thyroid gland, sit four small glands called the parathyroids. These two pairs of glands, which are part of the body’s endocrine system, regulate the amount of calcium in the body’s bloodstream. This is an important function because calcium is a significant nutrient and is utilized throughout the body.
By Cora Foster, MD
Physicians in Tompkins County treat more breast cancer than any type of cancer, with the exception of skin cancer. For this reason, local physicians have teamed up with Cayuga Medical Center to form the Multidisciplinary Breast Care Clinic. This is a new model of care for women with a suspicious finding on their mammogram or who have seen their primary care physician to evaluate a breast lump. This clinic brings together a group of specialists who are experienced in the evaluation of breast abnormalities and are committed to providing timely diagnosis and treatment for breast cancer patients.
By Cora Foster, MD
Collaboration among professionals in different medical specialties leads to new approaches to treatment and better patient outcomes. Surgeons at Cayuga Medical Center have worked closely over the years with our colleagues in Imaging Services and the Laboratories to introduce new minimally invasive surgical procedures.