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… Radiation Treatment for Cancer On this page: Treatment Overview What to Expect Why … be given after other treatment, such as after surgery for breast cancer. Radiation therapy may be given when a person … be given after other treatment, such as after surgery for breast cancer. Radiation therapy may be given when a person …
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Cancer Support: Finding Out That You Have Cancer On this page: Overview Overview Everyone reacts differently to being diagnosed with cancer. It's common to have many emotions, or none. And your …
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… Testicular Cancer Screening On this page: Overview Overview Testicular cancer is not common. It is often first discovered by the … and swollen testicle. In the early stages of testicular cancer, the lump, which may be about the size of a pea, …
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… Types of Thyroid Cancer On this page: Overview Overview There are different types of thyroid cancer . They are based on what the cells look like under a … Your treatment will depend on which type of thyroid cancer you have. These include: Papillary thyroid cancer. …
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… Prostate Cancer Screening On this page: Overview … prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test can help find prostate cancer early. But it may not help you live any longer than … doctor about your health, your risk factors for prostate cancer, and the pros and cons of PSA testing. The choice is …
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… Skin Cancer, Melanoma On this page: Health Tools … Basics What is melanoma? Melanoma is a kind of skin cancer in which abnormal skin cells grow out of control. It isn't as common as other types of skin cancer, but it is the most serious because it can spread …
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… Cervical Cancer Screening On this page: Overview … part of the uterus that opens into the vagina. Cervical cancer screening tests check the cells on the cervix for changes that could lead to cancer. Two tests can be used to screen for cervical cancer. …
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Cancer During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Sometimes cancer and pregnancy can happen at the same time. The type of cancer treatment used during pregnancy depends on a number …
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… Skin Cancer Screening On this page: Overview Overview Skin cancer may be treated more successfully if it is caught … Experts haven't recommended for or against routine skin cancer screening for adults at normal risk. footnote 1 This …
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Cancer Treatment and Infertility On this page: Overview Overview Some treatments for cancer can cause infertility in both men and women. Also, cancer treatment in children may affect their future …