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… Simple Prostatectomy for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia On this page: … It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Simple prostatectomy is the surgical removal of the prostate . This surgery removes much of the prostate, but it …
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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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… 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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… 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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… Endometrial (Uterine) Cancer On this page: Health Tools What … Information What is endometrial cancer? Endometrial cancer is the growth of abnormal cells in the lining of the …
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… Breast Cancer: Lymph Node Surgery for Staging Cancer On this page: Overview Overview If breast cancer spreads, it often goes to the lymph nodes first. …
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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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… Breast Cancer Types On this page: Overview Overview Breast cancer is the abnormal growth of the cells that line the ducts and lobes of the breast. When breast cancer has spread outside the ducts or lobes into normal …
