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… Clopidogrel and Genetic Testing On this page: Overview Overview … a heart attack, after angioplasty , and for people who have coronary artery disease or peripheral arterial disease . Some people have changes, or mutations, to a certain gene (CYP2C19). …
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… is inserted through the urethra to a location inside the prostate. Microwave energy is then used to heat the inside of the prostate. Cooling fluid is circulated around the microwave … inability to urinate (urinary retention). You may need to have a tube inserted directly through the abdominal wall …
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… most often begins between the ages of 11 and 15. If you haven't had a first period by age 15, it's called primary … ovaries, such as chemotherapy or radiation treatment for cancer. Chemotherapy or radiation treatment in adulthood may … ovaries, such as chemotherapy or radiation treatment for cancer. Chemotherapy or radiation treatment in adulthood may …
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Cancer Support: Being an Active Patient On this page: … to ask him or her to say it again in a different way. You have a right to understand your condition and your options. … know about my cancer? Can this kind of cancer be inherited? Should I have genetic testing? Where can I get more …
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… Hemorrhoids: Which Treatment Should I Use? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to … concerns me to have rectal bleeding, although my doctor has tested me and we are confident that I don't have anything …
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… Self-Test for Anxiety This document is not available for the … document is not available for the consumer audience. … Self-Test for Anxiety …
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… Endometriosis: Should I Use Hormone Therapy? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to … if you have had blood clots before, have had breast cancer, or are older than 35 and smoke. …
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… GERD: Which Treatment Should I Use? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to … cells lining the esophagus. In rare cases, it may lead to cancer. How is GERD treated? Treatment usually starts with …
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… Body Image After Cancer Treatment On this page: Overview … feel about your body (your body image) may change when you have cancer. It is common to feel angry, frustrated, or … because of breast cancer. Having erection problems after prostate cancer treatment. Not being able to bear children …
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… Insomnia: Should I Take Sleeping Pills? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to … so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Insomnia: Should I Take Sleeping Pills? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare …