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Proton therapy
Learn about this newer form of radiation therapy, used to treat cancer and noncancerous tumors, and how it's different from X-ray radiation.
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.
Masculinizing surgery
Find out how masculinizing surgical procedures can help better align the body with a person's gender identity.
Allergy skin tests
Considering skin testing for your allergies? Learn about the risks, results and what to expect during testing.
Copper IUD (ParaGard)
A copper intrauterine device offers a hormone-free option for long-acting, reversible birth control.
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.
Contraceptive implant
Learn about the benefits, risks and effectiveness of this type of long-acting, reversible birth control.
Lumpectomy
Learn what to expect from this breast-conserving surgical procedure.
Molecular breast imaging
Learn about this breast cancer screening test that's sometimes used in addition to mammograms, especially for those with dense breast tissue.
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.
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