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… Urinary tract blockage or kidney stones . An enlarged prostate . Having a catheter in place. An improperly formed … Urinary tract blockage or kidney stones . An enlarged prostate . Having a catheter in place. An improperly formed …
Medications
… blood calcium levels (hypercalcemia) that may occur with cancer. Zoledronic acid is also used with cancer chemotherapy to treat bone problems that may occur with multiple myeloma and other types of cancer (such as breast, lung) that have spread to the bones. …
Health topics
… breast changes are normal and harmless. They aren't cancer, and they don't increase your chance of getting breast cancer. But having fibrocystic breast changes can make it harder to find a lump that could be cancer. This is a special concern if you also have a …
Health topics
… had lymph nodes removed or have had radiation as part of cancer treatment, you can take steps to avoid lymphedema . … in this topic: Lymphedema Return to topic: Breast Cancer Testicular Cancer How to manage lymphedema Know the symptoms Learn to …
Medical tests
… an injury, or other conditions, such as cirrhosis or cancer. The fluid is taken out using a thin needle put … in the peritoneal fluid. Check for certain types of cancer. Remove a large amount of fluid that is causing pain … be ready in a few hours. Paracentesis Normal: No infection, cancer, or abnormal values are found. Abnormal: Several …
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… the more likely you are to be exposed to STIs. Talk about prevention Talk to your partner(s) about STIs and how you …
Medications
… easy bruising/bleeding. Although thiotepa is used to treat cancer, in some people this medication may also increase the risk of developing another form of cancer. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of this medication. Uses Thiotepa is used to treat cancer. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer …
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… 6. The vaccine has been shown to protect against various cancers caused by HPV. Your child may be offered other … HPV vaccine? The HPV vaccine provides protection against cancers and genital warts caused by 9 types of HPV. It … 7 types of HPV that cause about 90 percent of cervical cancers and several other cancers such as cancers of the …
Medications
… nervous system disorder (autonomic neuropathy) enlarged prostate gland (benign prostatic hypertrophy-BPH) … nervous system disorder (autonomic neuropathy) enlarged prostate gland (benign prostatic hypertrophy-BPH) …
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… the more likely you are to be exposed to STIs. Talk about prevention Talk to your partner(s) about STIs and how you …
