Kentucky Cancer Surgery — Patient & Provider Resources
Kentucky Cancer Surgery

An online resource for
patients and providers

Help patients navigate the difficulty of a new cancer diagnosis and the stressful prospect of surgery.

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Curated by Dr. Sean Stokes Surgical oncologist in Lexington, KY
Dr. Sean Stokes

The primary goal of this site is to serve as a repository for patient resources when navigating the difficult times surrounding cancer treatment and surgery. Please use the search bar above, or the links below, to find the resources you are looking for.

Surgery Resources

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Designed as an archive of instructions for preoperative and postoperative care, regardless of what type of surgery you are having.

Bowel Preparation Instructions
Laparoscopic Surgery Coming Soon
Robotic Surgery Coming Soon
Anesthesia Coming Soon
After Surgery
Pain Control Coming Soon
Activity Restrictions Coming Soon
Wound Care Coming Soon
Returning to Work and Driving Coming Soon
How to Manage Surgical Drains
How to Manage Feeding Tubes Coming Soon
Surgical Complications Coming Soon

Cancer Treatment Resources

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An archive of summarized, basic explanations of various aspects of cancer treatment. For more specifics regarding your particular diagnosis, please see the disease sites below.

Pathology and When to Expect Your Results Coming Soon
Systemic Therapy
Chemotherapy Coming Soon
Immunotherapy Coming Soon
Endocrine Therapy Coming Soon
Targeted Therapy Coming Soon
Radiation Therapy Coming Soon
Coping and Survivorship Coming Soon

Disease Sites

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The various disease sites seen by Dr. Stokes. Please use the feedback page to send requests for new disease sites or cancer resources for this page. Each page is intended to start with a general, basic description of the disease site, with more advanced descriptions and resources for those who are interested.

Adrenal Cancer and Adrenal Masses
Breast Cancer
Colon Cancer
Liver, Biliary, and Gallbladder Cancer
Lymphoma
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreas Cancer
Rectal Cancer
Skin Cancer
Soft Tissue Cancer (Sarcoma)
Stomach Cancer (Gastric)

Articles and Site Posts

  • Surgery Bowel Preparation

     Surgery Bowel Preparation 5 Days prior to surgery: Avoid eating high fiber foods, fiber supplements and discontinue any iron supplements 5 days prior to your surgery. At your pharmacy or drug store please buy over the counter:  No Prescription is needed! 2 Days Prior to Surgery: You may eat a regular dinner but stop eating…


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