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External beam radiation for prostate cancer
Learn about the risks and results of this procedure, which is used to deliver radiation therapy for prostate cancer.
Prostatectomy
Learn about surgery to remove part or all of the prostate, including advances such as robotic surgery. Understand the risks of different surgery methods too.
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.
Brain stereotactic radiosurgery
This procedure delivers precise radiation therapy to treat brain tumors and other brain conditions.
Breast biopsy
Learn about this test that's used to diagnose breast cancer, including why it's done, risks and what to expect.
Bone marrow transplant
Learn about this procedure that replaces unhealthy bone marrow with stem cells. Your own cells, donor cells or cells from umbilical cord blood may be used.
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
Learn about this procedure used to treat urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate gland.
Circumcision (male)
Learn about the benefits and risks of surgery to remove the skin that covers the tip of the penis.
Intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (iMRI)
Find out how neurosurgeons use intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (iMRI) during brain surgery.
Cardiac ablation
Heat or cold energy applied to the heart can correct rapid or erratic heartbeats. Know when you might need this treatment and the risks.
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