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gallstones
Coverage of gallstones in the Nexus archive.
- Man, 43, thought stomach cramps were caused by 'gallstones' unaware it was symptom of pancreatic cancer...he died eight months later
A 43-year-old man misattributed his stomach cramps to gallstones, unaware they were a symptom of pancreatic cancer, which led to his death eight months later. The case highlights the challenges in diagnosing pancreatic cancer due to its non-specific early symptoms.
- Grassley undergoes procedure to remove gallstones
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R) underwent surgery to remove gallstones over the weekend in Iowa. The 92-year-old chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee stated he will return to Capitol Hill as soon as possible.