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Prostate brachytherapy
Learn about this type of radiation therapy for prostate cancer that involves placing radioactive seeds or wires in the prostate gland.
Lung volume reduction surgery
Lung volume reduction surgery helps some people with severe emphysema breathe easier. Diseased lung tissue is removed so the remaining tissue works better.
Stool DNA test
Learn about this noninvasive colon cancer screening test that can detect DNA changes in cells collected from a stool sample.
Breast cancer surgery
Learn about the types of operations used to treat breast cancer, including lumpectomy, mastectomy, lymph node surgery and breast reconstruction.
Mastectomy
Learn about this operation to remove the breast tissue from one or both breasts. Find out about risks, results and what you can expect.
Rh factor blood test
What's an Rh factor blood test? Understand this important test that's done during pregnancy.
Sclerotherapy
Learn what's involved in this treatment for varicose veins, including the risks and what to expect.
Cochlear implants
This electronic device improves hearing in people who have severe hearing loss from inner ear damage.
Laser resurfacing
Explore your options and learn what to expect from this treatment to improve the appearance of your facial skin.
Hormonal IUD (Mirena)
This birth control device gives long-acting protection that can be reversed.
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