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Radiation therapy
Radiation therapy is a common means of treating many types of cancer. Find out what to expect during your radiation therapy treatment.
Labor induction
Know what to expect during this procedure to start labor before it begins on its own.
Mohs surgery
Find out what to expect during this skin cancer surgery that involves removing thin layers of skin until only cancer-free tissue remains.
Blood pressure test
Learn how this simple test is done, how often you need one and what the results mean.
Robotic hysterectomy
Robotic hysterectomy is a minimally invasive surgery to remove the uterus.
Abdominal hysterectomy
Learn why surgery to remove the uterus, known as a hysterectomy, might be done and what to expect if you need this surgery.
Palliative care
Learn what to expect with this care approach that offers symptom relief for seriously ill people of any age.
Allergy skin tests
Considering skin testing for your allergies? Learn about the risks, results and what to expect during testing.
Hormonal IUD (Mirena)
This birth control device gives long-acting protection that can be reversed.
Breast cancer surgery
Learn about the types of operations used to treat breast cancer, including lumpectomy, mastectomy, lymph node surgery and breast reconstruction.
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