Are Hemorrhoids Normal?
South Texas Breast Surgery; Maria Palafox, MD
Are you experiencing itching, tenderness, or pain around your anus? Do you see spots of bright red blood on toilet paper after wiping? If so, you may hav... Read More...
When Should I Start Getting Colonoscopies?
South Texas Breast Surgery - Dr. Maria Palafox
Colorectal cancer is cancer that develops in your colon (large intestine) or rectum. It is one of the most common types of cancer, affecting 1 in 22 m... Read More...
How Often does Breast Cancer Require Surgery?
Dr. Palafox, South Texas Breast Surgery
Most women who receive a breast cancer diagnosis require some type of surgery. It is one of the best ways to remove cancer cells and to determine whether breast cancer h... Read More...
Can Heavy Lifting Really Cause a Hernia?
Maria Palafox, MD - General Surgery
South Texas Breast Surgery
A hernia is a medical condition that occurs when internal tissue or part of one of your organs bulges through a weak muscle into a plac... Read More...
In With the New: Everything You Should Know About Robotic General Surgery
Maria Palafox, MD
In the past, surgeons have relied primarily on open surgery, which requires a significant incision made with a scalpel. Although open surgery is an effective way for a surgeon to access your ... Read More...
Your Checklist of Key Risk Factors for Breast Cancer
Provided By: Dr. Maria Palafox
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer that affects women. Approximately 12% of women develop the disease at some point in their lives.
If you’re wondering ... Read More...
Dr. Maria Palafox- The Most Common Causes of Hemorrhoids and How to Avoid Them
Dr. Maria Palafox- The Most Common Causes of Hemorrhoids and How to Avoid Them
Provided by Dr. Maria Palafox | South Texas Breast Surgery
If you have hemorrhoids, you’re not alone: More than half of adul... Read More...
5 Symptoms That Could Signal Appendicitis
5 Symptoms That Could Signal Appendicitis
Provided by Dr. Maria Palafox - South Texas Breast Surgery
Your appendix is a small, pouch-like organ connected to your intestines on the lower right side of your abd... Read More...
What Is Causing My Breast Pain?
What Is Causing My Breast Pain?
Provided By: Dr. Maria Palafox with South Texas Breast Surgery
If you feel pain or discomfort in your breasts, don’t be alarmed. Breast pain is common in women and has a... Read More...
Dr. Maria Palafox – Helping At Every Step Of The Journey
Dr. Maria Palafox - Helping At Every Step Of The Journey
Three Patients Share Their Journey With Breast Cancer
By Jody Marmel
Dr. Maria Palafox is a general surgeon, but she focuses on breast cancer becau... Read More...