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… Genetic Testing for Medicines On this page: Overview Overview … some conditions. For example, doctors often use them for cancer and cystic fibrosis. They also use them for HIV and … some conditions. For example, doctors often use them for cancer and cystic fibrosis. They also use them for HIV and …
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… Perimetry Test (Visual Field Testing) for Glaucoma On this page: Overview Why It Is Done Results Overview Perimetry Test (Visual Field Testing) for Glaucoma—Overview A …
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… Tissue Flap Surgery for Breast Reconstruction On this page: Surgery Overview What To … or all of the breast is removed ( mastectomy ) because of cancer. It may also be done for people who have problems … Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Laura S. Dominici MD - General Surgery, Breast Surgical Oncology Current as of: …
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… Clopidogrel and Genetic Testing On this page: Overview Overview … . Some people have changes, or mutations, to a certain gene (CYP2C19). These changes may keep the body from being …
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… Birth Defects Testing On this page: Health Tools Types of … (fetus). Birth defects develop when something is wrong with genes or chromosomes , an organ, or body chemistry. A birth … on quality of life or life span. Birth defects include: Genetic disorders, such as Down syndrome and trisomy 18 . …
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… Breastfeeding: How to Use a Breast Pump On this page: Overview Overview A breast pump is a device that allows you to empty milk from your breasts whenever you want to or need to. Then you can store …
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… Cancer Support: When Your Cancer Comes Back or Gets Worse On … cancer that could be useful now? Understand your options. Tests will help your doctor know which treatments might help … Cancer Network ( www.nccn.com ) Breast Cancer, Metastatic or Recurrent Colorectal Cancer, …
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… Abnormal Pap Test On this page: Cause Types of Results … look normal. Having an abnormal test doesn't mean you have cancer. The chances that you have cancer are very small. What causes an abnormal Pap test? …
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… Kidney (Renal Cell) Cancer On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Supportive Care Self-Care … Support What is kidney cancer? Kidney cancer is the out-of-control growth of …
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… Prostate Cancer: Should I Have Radiation or Surgery for Localized … risk level of your cancer is based on the results from your tests and examinations, such as the PSA test, digital rectal … thought about the facts and your feelings, you may have a general idea of where you stand on this decision. Show which …
