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… Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer On this page: Treatment Overview … Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Radiation therapy uses radiation, such as X-rays, to destroy cancer … and function, while the cancer cells cannot. Radiation therapy may be used alone or combined with hormonal …
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… Radiation Therapy for Cancer Pain On this page: Treatment Overview Why … may be given a shot with a radioactive medicine. Radiation therapy is the use of X-rays to destroy cancer cells and … the growth of the cancer cells. Why It Is Done Radiation therapy is used to control pain when a growing tumour …
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… Osteoarthritis: Heat and Cold Therapy On this page: Overview Overview … heat 2 or 3 times a day for 20 to 30 minutes, using a heating pad, hot shower, or hot pack. Heat seems to be … Romito MD - Family Medicine Joan Rigg PT, OCS - Physical Therapy Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise …
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… Epilepsy Medicine Therapy Failure On this page: Overview Overview Medicine therapy for epilepsy can fail for several reasons: You do not follow the treatment plan. You have to follow your therapy routine exactly as your doctor orders, to have the …
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… Aromatherapy (Essential Oils Therapy) On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used Risks Treatment Overview Aromatherapy, or essential oils therapy, is a complementary …
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… Massage Therapy During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Related … Overview When you are pregnant, you can use massage therapy to relax and to help relieve muscle tension and … pregnancy problems. Talk to your doctor before using aromatherapy oils. Some essential oils may be unsafe during …
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… HIV: Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) On this page: Overview Overview Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is the combination of several antiretroviral … is more effective than using just one medicine (monotherapy) to treat HIV. The use of three or more …
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… therapies. For example, you might use an ice pack for cold therapy or an electric heating pad for heat therapy. Most people like to use cold therapy for the first …
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… Sex Therapy for Sexual Problems in Women On this page: Float … together to clarify and work through problems as a team. Cognitive-behavioural therapy or hypnosis to help you gain control of …
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… Enlarged Prostate: Herbal Therapy On this page: Overview … may vary. Talk with your doctor before starting any herbal therapy. Beta-sitosterol extract Beta-sitosterol is an … may vary. Talk with your doctor before starting any herbal therapy. Beta-sitosterol extract Beta-sitosterol is an …
