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… After Childbirth: Pelvic Bone Problems On this page: Overview … Overview Separated pubic symphysis The left and right bones of your pelvic girdle are joined at the front by a … the pubic symphysis, or symphysis pubis. As the pelvic bones loosen during pregnancy, the pubic symphysis can …
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… Enlarged Prostate: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want … so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Enlarged Prostate: Should I Have Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare … Get the facts Your options Have surgery for your enlarged prostate. Don't have surgery. Surgery can help some men …
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… Endometrial (Uterine) Cancer On this page: Health Tools What … the cancer is found in its earliest stage, before it has spread outside the uterus. What causes it? The most common … with planning for treatment. Imaging tests may include a CT scan or an MRI. Other tests done before surgery may include: …
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… International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) On this page: Overview Related … been adopted worldwide and is known as the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS). It is sometimes seen with a … been adopted worldwide and is known as the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS). It is sometimes seen with a …
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… Breast Cancer: Lymph Node Surgery for Staging Cancer On this page: … Overview Overview If breast cancer spreads, it often goes to the lymph nodes first. Lymph node surgery is done to find out if cancer has spread to the lymph nodes. The types of lymph node surgery …
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… Breast Cancer Types On this page: Overview … the ducts and lobes of the breast. When breast cancer has spread outside the ducts or lobes into normal breast tissue, … cells in the lining of a duct or lobe of the breast haven't spread, they are said to be non-invasive , or "in situ" (say …
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… Hysterectomy for Ovarian Cancer On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It … . Surgery confirms the diagnosis and how far the cancer has spread. It is also the initial treatment for the cancer. … pelvic and aortic lymph nodes , to see if the cancer has spread. Checking the abdominal organs and tissues for cancer …
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… Inflammatory Breast Cancer On this page: … to catch it early. Because it grows so fast, it usually has spread by the time it is diagnosed. What causes it? In this … is found, you'll have more tests to see if the cancer has spread. Cancer cells from the biopsy will be tested to find …
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… Hysterectomy for Endometrial Cancer On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It … of lymph nodes removed depends on how far the cancer has spread. A hysterectomy for endometrial cancer may be done … of the uterus reduces the risk of cancer recurring or spreading. The ovaries are a common site for spread …
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… Simple Prostatectomy for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia On this page: … It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Simple prostatectomy is the surgical removal of the prostate . This surgery removes much of the prostate, but it …
