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… from certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) that cause cancers of the anus, cervix, mouth and throat, penis, vagina … 2 types of HPV that cause about 70% of cases of cervical cancer and 80% of cases of anal cancer. The HPV9 vaccine protects against 5 additional types …
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… Breech Birth Caesarean Section Caffeine During Pregnancy Cancer During Pregnancy Cancer Treatment and Infertility … Villus Sampling (CVS) Contraction Stress Test Coombs Test Endometrial Biopsy Estrogen Test Fertility Awareness Fetal … Villus Sampling (CVS) Contraction Stress Test Coombs Test Endometrial Biopsy Estrogen Test Fertility Awareness Fetal …
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… may be done for several reasons, including to treat kidney cancer. Simple nephrectomy may be done to remove a kidney … kidney for organ donation. How Well It Works For kidney cancer Surgery works well for kidney cancer, especially when the cancer is found early. After …
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… a skin growth caused by sun damage. It can turn into skin cancer, but this isn't common. Actinic keratoses, also … is checked by parting the hair. If there is a chance of cancer, your doctor may take a sample of your skin and test … new skin grows to replace the damaged skin. Will it become cancer? Actinic keratosis may turn into skin cancer, but …
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… tests, do not cause pain. But some procedures, such as an endometrial biopsy , a laparoscopy , or a … may be done? If a hysterosalpingogram, laparoscopy, or endometrial biopsy does not find a reason for your … tests, do not cause pain. But some procedures, such as an endometrial biopsy , a laparoscopy , or a …
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… These include diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, cancer, gastrointestinal conditions, food allergies and others. Get nutrition support for cancer care Dietitians with knowledge in oncology nutrition … can help with food and nutrition questions related to cancer. Oncology dietitians can: Support people who have or …
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… as possible in line with the curve of your breast. Breast cancer screening Breast implants may cause problems during … may make it harder to find abnormal breast tissue or breast cancer. Scarring and calcium deposits around the implant may look like cancerous tissue. This may make the mammogram harder to …
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… S deficiency) high blood pressure abnormal breast exam cancer (especially endometrial or breast cancer) low levels of "good" … high blood pressure abnormal breast exam cancer (especially endometrial or breast cancer) low levels of "good" …
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… Syphilis . It's a sexually transmitted infection. Non-cancerous (benign) growths Types of non-cancerous (benign) growths, which are usually harmless, … in the neck just below the Adam's apple. Swelling caused by cancer A lump caused by cancer is usually hard, irregularly …
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… through the period. Growths in the pelvis that aren't cancer (benign growths). This includes ovarian cysts , … Examples are cautery, cryotherapy, conization, radiation, endometrial biopsy, and IUD insertion. Health Tools Health … Examples are cautery, cryotherapy, conization, radiation, endometrial biopsy, and IUD insertion. Health Tools Health …
