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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.
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.
Prostate laser surgery
Prostate laser surgery — Overview covers the risks and results of this treatment to relieve symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate.
Prostate brachytherapy
Learn about this type of radiation therapy for prostate cancer that involves placing radioactive seeds or wires in the prostate gland.
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.
Penis pump
Find out how this device can be placed on your penis to create an erection.
Parkinson's test (a-Synuclein seed amplification assay)
Learn how this test may affect how Parkinson's disease is diagnosed in the future.
Palliative care
Learn what to expect with this care approach that offers symptom relief for seriously ill people of any age.
Pacemaker
This cardiac pacing device is placed in the chest to help control the heartbeat. Know when you might need one.
PSA test
Learn about this prostate cancer screening test, including why it's done, what to expect, risks and results.
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