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… Lung Cancer Screening: Low-Dose Spiral CT Scan On this page: Test … doctor look for a problem before you have symptoms. Lung cancer screening is a way to find some lung cancers early, when a cure is more likely and when cancer is …
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… Thinking About Bilateral Mastectomy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer On this page: Overview Overview For years, studies have shown that for early-stage breast cancer, women who have breast-conserving surgery ( … In recent years, a growing number of women with early-stage cancer have chosen to have both the affected breast and …
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… Breast Cancer: Should I Have Breast-Conserving Surgery or a … are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Breast Cancer: Should I Have Breast-Conserving Surgery or a … the breast (mastectomy). Have surgery to remove just the cancer from the breast (breast-conserving surgery), followed …
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… Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer (Androgen Deprivation Therapy, or ADT) On this page: … Information Overview Hormone therapy treats prostate cancer by lowering the level of certain hormones in the body. These hormones are called androgens. Prostate cancer needs androgens to grow. The main androgen is …
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… Breast Cancer: Should I Have Breast Reconstruction After a … are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Breast Cancer: Should I Have Breast Reconstruction After a … your breast has been removed ( mastectomy ) because of cancer. It is done by a plastic surgeon . Your breast …
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… from certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) that cause cancers of the anus, cervix, mouth and throat, penis, vagina … against 2 types of HPV that cause about 70% of cases of cervical cancer and 80% of cases of anal cancer. The HPV9 … against 5 additional types of HPV that cause 15% to 20% of cervical cancers and 11% of anal cancers in females and 4% …
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… can be seen as abnormal changes on a Pap test. Abnormal cervical cell changes may get better on their own without treatment. But some cervical cell changes can progress to serious problems. They may lead to cervical cancer over time if they're not treated. There are many …
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… doesn't seem to increase the progression of abnormal cervical cell changes. Having abnormal cervical cell changes or HPV doesn't affect the outcome of … the abnormal tissue. It can also make sure that cervical cancer , which is rare, is not present. If a cervical biopsy …
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… may point to abnormal cell changes, such as dysplasia or cervical cancer . The recommended Pap test schedule is based on your … Talk to your doctor about how often to have this test. Cervical cancer is often caused by a high-risk type of the …
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… Emotional Recovery Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer Adenomyosis Antiphospholipid Syndrome and Pregnancy … and Infertility Carbon Dioxide Laser Treatment for Abnormal Cervical Cell Changes Cervical Cancer Cervical Cancer Screening Cervical Cap for …
