Introduction to Colorectal Cancer

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal (colon/rectal) cancer may not be at the forefront of people's minds like other types of cancer, such as breast or prostate cancer. However, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Learn more about colorectal cancer and PAMF guidelines for colon cancer testing...

What is Heart Failure?

Heart failure is a condition that develops when the heart's muscle becomes weakened. Nearly 5 million people have heart failure. In most cases, heart failure cannot be cured. However, with careful management by both the health care team and the patient, it can be controlled.

This Web site is part of PAMF's comprehensive heart failure program that helps patients with this condition live longer, more fulfilling lives. PAMF also offers a series of classes and lectures for people with heart failure. Read more about highlights of the program...

Brain Cancer Care

http://www.pamf.org/braincancer/

Brain cancer is the growth of abnormal cells in the tissues of the brain. These growths are often called tumors. Not all tumors are cancerous; they can be benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Unlike other cancers, brain cancers do not spread to other areas of the body (metastasize).

Learn about Brain Cancer Care at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation

Robotic Surgery at PAMF

"We now use minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopy) for most kidney cases instead of traditional (open) surgery," said Dr. Keith Lee, PAMF Urology Department. "With the robot, we can operate on more challenging cases without having to make an open incision." This is important because patients undergoing laparoscopic, robotic-assisted surgery typically have less pain, less blood loss, fewer complications, less scarring, a shorter hospital stay and a faster return to normal daily activities. Learn more about robotic surgery at PAMF...

Get Back in the Game...

The Sports Medicine Department of the Palo Alto Medical Foundation specializes in the comprehensive care of injuries in active individuals. The department's physicians are highly skilled and fellowship-trained in the fields of sports medicine.

Our goal is to provide the highest quality care to all our patients to help them recover quickly from their injuries and return to their active lifestyles. Learn more about our innovative treatments, facilities and medical staff and prepare to get back in the game...

A Healthy Weight: HMR Weight Management Program

Since 1989, Camino Medical Group's (now known as Palo Alto Medical Foundation) HMR Program for Weight Management™ has helped thousands of people lose weight while learning the skills needed for long-term weight maintenance. The program's multi-disciplinary team of physicians, registered nurses, registered dietitians and behavioral health educators work together to support the patient. Learn more about HMR features, programs and products. And watch a video of people talk about why they joined the program...

Diabetes Care

More than 21 million people have diabetes. A third of those people do not even know that they have it. There are two main types of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes usually occurs during childhood or adolescence. Type 2 diabetes, which is the most common form of the disease, usually occurs in people who are 45 years of age or older. However, the rate of diagnosis of type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents is increasing. Read more about diabetes, diabetes risks, educational services and classes, community resources and more.