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… Tennis Elbow: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … that you can talk to your doctor about them. Tennis Elbow: Should I Have Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 …
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… Sleep Apnea: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … that you can talk to your doctor about them. Sleep Apnea: Should I Have Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 …
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… Umbilical Hernia: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … problem called strangulation. This occurs when a part of intestine or a piece of fatty tissue is trapped inside the …
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… Inguinal Hernia: Should I Have Surgery Now, or Should I Wait? Decision Point You may … problem called strangulation. This occurs when a loop of intestine or a piece of fatty tissue is trapped inside the …
Medical tests
… Prostate Biopsy On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done … a microscope. The tissue samples taken are looked at for cancer cells. For a transrectal prostate biopsy, an … during your procedure. Your doctor will tell you if you should stop taking any of them before the procedure and how …
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… Breast Cancer (BRCA) Gene Test On this page: Test Overview Why It … you inherit a mutation in a BRCA (say "BRAH-kuh") gene, you have a greater risk of breast and ovarian cancers as well as some other cancers, such as prostate and pancreatic cancers. You can inherit the gene …
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… Low Back Pain: Should I Have an MRI? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … causes of back pain, such as infection, a tumour, or cancer, are rare. Very few cases of low back pain are caused …
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… Coronary Artery Disease: Should I Have an Angiogram? Decision Point You may want to have a say … places in your arteries will cause a heart attack. Other tests may give you and your doctor all the information you …
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… Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … prevent lasting nerve damage. You will likely have a nerve test to see if you are at risk for nerve damage. Symptoms of …
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… Arthritis: Should I Have Knee Replacement Surgery? Decision Point You may want … those who have had blood clots before, and those who have cancer. Wound-healing problems. These are more common in …
