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Varicose veins commonly develop in women and can cause swelling, discomfort, soreness and muscle cramps. 

A ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm is a medical emergency that can cause life-threatening bleeding.

At Tampa General Hospital, we provide comprehensive treatment for all types of cancers that affect the digestive system and have a colorectal oncology program that specializes in treating colon and rectum cancer. 

Our board-certified surgeons have been at the forefront of colorectal cancer treatments and screening for nearly two decades. As innovative pioneers, we remove more rectal tumors through transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS) than any other hospital in West Central Florida. These procedures provide patients with an early return to a productive life. As a result, Tampa General offers patients faster recovery times and significantly better outcomes than national averages.

Tampa General Hospital’s Medical Oncology program uses a multi-faceted, patient-centric approach to deliver cutting-edge individualized drug and gene therapy cancer treatments. Medical oncology is the most rapidly changing field in medicine, and Tampa General is at its forefront thanks to our academic approach, ground-breaking research and clinical trial leadership. 

When the pleura that surrounds the lungs is infected or inflamed, this is called a pleural disorder. 

Pancreatitis, or inflammation of the pancreas, can affect the body’s ability to break down carbohydrates, proteins and fat from food.