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Hormone therapy for prostate cancer
Find out what to expect during testosterone-blocking therapy. Learn about choices, including medicines and surgery.
CT scan
This imaging test helps detect internal injuries and disease by providing cross-sectional images of bones, blood vessels and soft tissues inside the body.
Lumbar puncture (spinal tap)
Learn about lumbar puncture, which removes a sample of cerebrospinal fluid to find infections, bleeding and other conditions. It also is called a spinal tap.
Palliative care
Learn what to expect with this care approach that offers symptom relief for seriously ill people of any age.
Ear tubes
Learn about the procedure for placing ear tubes used to treat middle ear problems.
Cryotherapy for prostate cancer
Find out how very cold temperatures are used to freeze tissue and treat prostate cancer. Learn about the side effects and potential benefits of cryotherapy.
COVID-19 diagnostic testing
Find out how COVID-19 diagnostic testing is done to learn if you're currently infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019.
Prostate biopsy
Find out about this procedure that's used to diagnose prostate cancer. Learn about the risks, how to prepare and what you can expect.
Cochlear implants
This electronic device improves hearing in people who have severe hearing loss from inner ear damage.
Transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP)
Learn about this procedure for treating an enlarged prostate, including how it's done and possible risks and benefits.
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