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Daniel Catenacci MD
Founder of Catenacci Consulting and a Medical Oncologist in Chicago
About Me
After receiving a Doctor of Medicine from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan; a Residency in Internal Medicine from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in Westwood, California; and a Medical Oncology Fellowship from the University of California, San Francisco, Dr. Daniel Catenacci, MD began his career as an adult gastrointestinal medical oncologist. Ultimately, he became a medical oncology specialist, focusing on gastrointestinal cancers. He took part in several distinctive programs throughout his education, including those at the Harvard Institute of Medicine and the University of Chicago, where he earned a Masters of Science in Biostatistics and Clinical Investigation and a broad background in laboratory and clinical translational research. He has done scientific and clinical research on gastroesophageal malignancies and other gastrointestinal cancers, such as pancreatic, hepatobiliary (liver and bile duct), colorectal, and neuroendocrine tumors.
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February 6, 2023
How Serious is Cancer of the Stomach?
Stomach cancer is a severe condition. It can spread to other parts of the body and is often fatal. Knowing what symptoms to look for and how the disease is diagnosed is critical. The most common risk factors for stomach cancer include smoking, ageing and certain types of diet. In addition, family history and inherited […]
January 4, 2023
Cholangiocarcinoma Surgery
If you have been diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma, it’s a good idea to know what surgeries are done to treat this condition. There are two main types of surgeries for this condition, which are Hepatic resection and palliative surgery. Both of these surgeries can be performed either to remove cancer from the liver or to relieve […]
December 12, 2022
What is the most common manifestation of cholangiocarcinoma?
Symptoms of cholangiocarcinoma are typically divided into three categories: abdominal pain, blood in the stool, and bleeding from the colon. The latter two are the most common symptoms. You should see your physician immediately if you have any of the above symptoms. These symptoms can lead to life-threatening complications. Perihilar cholangiocarcinoma Among all biliary cancers, […]
November 25, 2022
Does Alcohol Cause Cholangiocarcinoma?
During the past decades, the consumption of alcohol has been a common habit of most people. Unfortunately, alcohol also has a lot of adverse effects on our health. Alcohol can cause various health problems like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. So, you may wonder if alcohol is responsible for the development of cholangiocarcinoma, a type […]