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… Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer On this page: … Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Radiation therapy uses radiation, such as X-rays, to destroy cancer cells. The …
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… Radiation Therapy for Cancer Pain On this page: Treatment … Is Done Side Effects How Well It Works Treatment Overview Radiation can be used to control pain by destroying a … on bones, nerves, or other organs. This may be done with radiation to part of the body or, in rare cases, with …
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… Pregnancy On this page: Health Tools Prenatal … It's important to avoid tobacco smoke, alcohol and drugs, chemicals, and radiation (like X-rays). These can harm you and the baby. …
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… Pregnancy Last updated September 2, 2024 Overview Changes are the hallmarks of pregnancy. You may have questions about what to expect and … to consider when pregnant. Healthcare providers during pregnancy Deciding on the type of care you’ll receive when …
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… Radiation Exposure: Risks and Health Effects On this page: Overview Overview What is radiation? Radiation is energy that travels as a wave or particle. Some …
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… Radiation for Early-Stage Breast Cancer On this page: … Risks Treatment Overview External beam radiation therapy uses doses of radiation to kill cancer cells. A beam of radiation is aimed …
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… Pregnancy and Diabetes: Planning for Pregnancy Actionset Overview If you have diabetes and are … treatment changes. Possible blood sugar problems during pregnancy. For example, many women have low blood sugar in …
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… Pregnancy and Childbirth Learning Center Learn about … Habits Pregnancy: Changes in Feet and Ankles Pregnancy: Chemicals, Cosmetics, and Radiation Pregnancy: Choosing a Health …
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… Radiation Therapy for Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer On this page: … Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Radiation therapy is used to destroy cancer cells. This … 15 to 30 visits to a facility with special equipment. Radiation therapy may be used in combination with other …
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… Molar Pregnancy On this page: What is a molar pregnancy? A molar pregnancy means that tissue that normally … body, more chemotherapy is needed, sometimes combined with radiation treatment . If you've had trophoblastic disease, …
