Debbe Geiger
Blogs by Debbe Geiger
Down 60 Pounds and Walking Five Miles Daily, Months After Gastric Sleeve
Billy Morning had always been a big guy, but around the time he turned 50, he knew it was time to do something about his weight. His father died after a heart…
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Cell Therapy: Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment and Beyond
Cellular therapies are showing tremendous promise for certain cancers previously thought to be incurable. While there are several types of cell therapies, they…
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Should Immunotherapy Become the First Line of Treatment for Metastatic Cancer?
For many years, the focus of cancer treatment has been to kill or destroy cancer cells with chemotherapy and radiation. But new research from the Duke Cancer…
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Plastic Pollution Is Everywhere: What We Know and What We Hope to Learn
We live in an environment where plastic is in our clothing fibers, the air we breathe, the food we eat, the gum we chew, and the water we drink. Millions of…
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Measles Exposure and Vaccination: What You Need to Know
Measles cases and exposure have been reported at several locations in the Triangle. It’s important that you check your measles vaccination status to ensure it…
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Understanding Cancer Vaccines: What Are They and How Do They Work?
We all have damaged cells, and our body has robust, built-in systems to detect and destroy damaged or mutated cells before they grow into tumors. Cancer…
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Fast Treatment at Orthopaedic Urgent Care
Knee injuries, ankle sprains, dislocated shoulders, and broken bones occur without warning. When they happen, skip the crowded ER and general urgent care. That…
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Duke Glaucoma Research Leads to Vision-Saving Treatment
For years, glaucoma was robbing Josie Paige’s vision despite two surgeries to halt her rising eye pressure. In February 2025, Duke Health glaucoma specialist…
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Duke’s Joint Health Program Helps You Move Pain-Free Again
If hip, knee, shoulder, or thumb pain is slowing you down, Duke Health's Joint Health Program may be just what you need. This collaborative program combines…
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After Weight Loss Surgery, a Foodie Couple Starts Their Family
Kyle Wilkerson is a classically trained chef who’s always been a “big guy.” By the time he reached his mid-thirties, the 40-year-old former football player…
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Considering Breast Reconstruction? Here’s What You Need to Know
Breast reconstruction can positively impact your quality of life by making you feel more confident and improving your self-esteem. But that doesn’t mean breast…
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Identical Twins Credit Gastric Bypass with Changing Their Lives
Jamont and Javon Beatty’s struggles with their weight started when they were in middle school in Raeford, NC, and continued throughout their adult lives. The…
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