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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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… 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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… Breast Cancer Screening On this page: Overview … best screening test for people at average risk of breast cancer. Guidelines for when to start having mammograms and … to have a mammogram. Your doctor can help you find a breast cancer screening program in your area. For people who are at …
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… Hysterectomy for Endometrial Cancer On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It … of a woman's uterus . A hysterectomy to remove endometrial cancer usually includes the removal of the ovaries and … lymph node biopsy to find out the stage and grade of the cancer. Most cases of endometrial cancer are diagnosed …
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… Asbestos and Lung Cancer On this page: Overview Overview … Contact with asbestos over time has been linked with cancer. Most contact with asbestos is work-related. Some … for asbestos contact and removal. Lung Cancer Current as of: March 2, 2023 Author: …
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… Basal Cell Skin Cancer On this page: Health Tools Lowering … most common way is surgery to cut out the abnormal growth. Radiation may be done if surgery isn't an option. Other … are put on the skin (topical therapies) and photodynamic therapy . After treatment, you will need regular checkups. …
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… Squamous Cell Skin Cancer On this page: Health Tools Lowering … want to remove the cancer. The most common way is surgery. Radiation may be done if surgery isn't an option. Other treatments include cryotherapy, photodynamic therapy , and medicines that are put …
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… Breast Cancer, Metastatic or Recurrent On this page: Condition … or recurrent breast cancer may be treated with chemotherapy , endocrine therapy , or targeted therapy . Other options may include surgery or radiation therapy . Your doctor may suggest a clinical trial …