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… Cancer Treatment and Infertility On this page: Overview Overview Some treatments for cancer can cause infertility in both men and women. Also, cancer treatment in children may affect their future …
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… Cryosurgery for Prostate Cancer On this page: Treatment Overview … Treatment Overview Cryosurgery uses extreme cold to destroy cancer cells. It may be used to treat early prostate cancer. It's an option for those who can't have radiation …
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… Hysterectomy for Endometrial Cancer On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It … of a woman's uterus . A hysterectomy to remove endometrial cancer usually includes the removal of the ovaries and … lymph node biopsy to find out the stage and grade of the cancer. Most cases of endometrial cancer are diagnosed …
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… Asbestos and Lung Cancer On this page: Overview Overview … Contact with asbestos over time has been linked with cancer. Most contact with asbestos is work-related. Some … for asbestos contact and removal. Lung Cancer Current as of: March 2, 2023 Author: …
Medical tests
… Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Breast On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … field and pulses of radio waves to make pictures of the breast. It does not use X-rays. MRI may show problems in the … or abnormal blood flow, such as with some types of cancer or areas of inflammation. MRI is a safe and valuable …
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… Tissue Flap Surgery for Breast Reconstruction On this page: Surgery Overview What To … Tissue flap surgery is a way to rebuild the shape of a breast using skin, fat, and possibly muscle from another … or all of the breast is removed ( mastectomy ) because of cancer. It may also be done for people who have problems …
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… Cancer: Home Treatment for Pain On this page: Overview … These include: Acetaminophen, such as Tylenol. Anti-inflammatory medicines , such as ibuprofen. Talk with your … tells you to. Prescription medicines. These include: Anti-inflammatory medicines and steroid medicines . Medicines to …
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… Breastfeeding: How to Use a Breast Pump On this page: Overview Overview A breast pump is a device that allows you to empty milk from your breasts whenever you want to or need to. Then you can store …
Medical tests
… Stool Tests for Colorectal Cancer On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … (GERD) . Crohn's disease . Aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) . A stool test is one of many … (GERD) . Crohn's disease . Aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) . A stool test is one of many …
Healthy eating
… Cancer prevention eating guidelines Last updated December 1, … Limit alcohol. Alcohol can increase the risk of colorectal, breast, liver, mouth, larynx and pharynx (throat), and … uterine (uterus or womb), and kidney cancers, as well as breast cancer after menopause. Risk for stomach, …
