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… may be a sign of a serious problem, such as an infection or cancer. How are they diagnosed? Your doctor will ask about … of infection. A Pap or HPV test. This screens for cervical cancer. Blood tests. These can check for anemia, a bleeding … may be a sign of a serious problem, such as an infection or cancer. How are they diagnosed? Your doctor will ask about …
Medications
… is not known at this time. There have been rare reports of cancers (such as skin cancer, lymphoma) in patients using tacrolimus. It is … whether tacrolimus caused these cancers when used on the skin. Further studies to determine the long-term safety of …
Medications
… health needs. Uses Vemurafenib is used to treat a type of skin cancer (melanoma). It is also used to treat a rare type of … or gets worse. Since this drug can be absorbed through the skin and lungs and may harm an unborn baby, women who are …
Medical tests
… is a surgery that takes out lymph node tissue to look for cancer. A sentinel node biopsy is used to see if a known … or nodes so they can be easily seen. The dye may turn your skin blue for a few days after the biopsy. The tracer … you may be given blood clotting factors before the biopsy. Skin numbness at the biopsy site. Infection at the biopsy …
Medical tests
… from the thyroid gland and looked at under a microscope for cancer, infection, or other thyroid problems. The thyroid … biopsy. Your doctor puts a thin needle through the skin and into the thyroid gland. Many thyroid specialists … Open biopsy. Your doctor makes a cut (incision) through the skin to see the thyroid gland. This method is done when …
Medical tests
… how well treatments are working. Examine bones for signs of cancer and sometimes for fractures or degenerative bone … Diagnose gall bladder disease. Evaluate the extent of some cancers, especially lymphomas and lung cancer. Help a doctor choose the best treatment for cancer …
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… Surgery Overview This surgery is done to see if cancer has spread to a lymph node. Some lymph nodes are … is usually used for the surgery. An incision is made in the skin over the lymph nodes to be removed. The type and depth … or pain in the surgical area. Breakdown (sloughing) of skin over the area. Citations National Cancer …
Health topics
… Your Mind With Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Cancer Support: Dealing With Emotions and Fears Cancer Support: Managing Stress Cancer Support: When Your … in Children and Teens Depression in Older Adults Depression Screening Depression Screening in Children and Teens …
Medications
… including tuberculosis). You should have tuberculosis (TB) skin tests before and during treatment with this medication. … symptoms. The immune system also helps prevent and control cancer. There is a very small risk (especially in … adults) of developing cancer (such as lymphoma, skin cancer) due to this medication or due to your medical …
Medications
… health needs. Uses Trametinib is used to treat various cancers (such as skin, thyroid, lung, solid tumors). It belongs to a class of … will increase. Since this drug can be absorbed through the skin and lungs and may harm an unborn baby, women who are …
