ProHealth Care Gastrointestinal (GI) Services
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
Every year during November, ProHealth Care helps spread the word about pancreatic cancer to help increase knowledge about the disease. Organizations from around the world come together to urge people to get involved in the global movement to end pancreatic cancer. This year, we're asking that everyone wear their purple to support awareness for pancreatice cancer, now the fourth leading cause of cancer in the United States.
The American Cancer Society's most recent estimates for pancreatic cancer for 2011:
- About 44,030 new cases of pancreatic cancer
- About 37,660 deaths from pancreatic cancer
Most recently, Steve Jobs died from a neuroendocrine tumor of his pancreas. He provided hope for all those afflicted with pancreatic cancer. For seven years he beat the odds and brought awareness to this type of cancer. Actor Patrick Swayze also died of pancreatic cancer in 2009.
If you or someone you know is suffering from pancreatic cancer, or if you would like more information, please follow the links to the American Cancer Society www.cancer.org or to the Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Network www.pancan.org/milwaukee for patient information and support services.
FEATURED TOPIC: PANCREATIC CANCER
Cancer of the pancreas is sometimes called the “silent” disease because symptoms are not present in the early stages. It is difficult to find pancreatic cancer early. This is partly due to the location of the pancreas. It lies deep in the abdomen, behind your liver and across your upper abdomen. There are no routine screening tests for this cancer. Symptoms usually occur in advanced cases. Always see your physician if you have any medical concerns.
Why choose us?
ProHealth Care offers is area's most experienced and comprehensive gastrointestinal services provider.
Our Locations
ProHealth Care provides GI services at both of our locations: Waukesha Memorial and Oconomowoc Memorial Hospitals. We are committed to providing comprehensive endoscopic services through a team effort, addressing your physical, emotional, spiritual and economic needs. We continually seek new ways to improve our level of excellence in service, technology and cost containment. Both centers include experienced physicians and nurses who strive to provide the excellent care you deserve.
At Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital, we provide full endoscopy services with four procedure rooms that feature state-of-the-art equipment.
You'll find us in the Center for Digestive Health/Day Surgery/Outpatient Services Department on the first floor at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital.
For more information on our GI services in Oconomowoc, please call 262-569-9400
At Waukesha Memorial Hospital, we provide full endoscopy services including endoscopic ultrasonic and specialty bronchoscopy procedures.
We offer 24 private rooms and eight procedure rooms with state-of-the-art equipment to perform most GI procedures. In addition, many of our nurses are certified in GI nursing. You'll find the GI Center at Waukesha Memorial located in the lower level of the hospital.
For more information on our GI services in Waukesha, please call 262-928-2164.