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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.
Hormone therapy for prostate cancer
Find out what to expect during testosterone-blocking therapy. Learn about choices, including medicines and surgery.
Sed rate (erythrocyte sedimentation rate)
Sed rate is a blood test that can reveal inflammatory activity in your body. It's often used to help diagnose conditions affecting your joints or muscles.
Prostate brachytherapy
Learn about this type of radiation therapy for prostate cancer that involves placing radioactive seeds or wires in the prostate gland.
Breast cancer surgery
Learn about the types of operations used to treat breast cancer, including lumpectomy, mastectomy, lymph node surgery and breast reconstruction.
Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration
Learn what to expect with these tests, which are done to make sure your bone marrow is healthy.
Coronary artery bypass surgery
This major heart surgery, also called CABG, creates a new route for blood to flow around a blocked artery. Learn why it's done and know the steps to take during recovery.
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.
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
Learn about this procedure used to treat urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate gland.
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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