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Radiation Treatments
In addition to surgery, radiation is the other primary treatment for early-stage lung cancer. Doctors are also studying the benefits of radiation treatment in advanced lung cancer.
Radical Radiation in Early-Stage Cancer. Radical radiation is used as the sole procedure in stage I and some stage II patients who have adequate lung function but, for medical or other reasons, cannot be treated with surgery.
Combined Treatments for Improving Survival in Advanced Cancer. Radiation...
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Coumadin And Surgeries
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Is Surgery Safe When Taking Coumadin?
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Prostate Surgery for the Overweight: How Big is Too Big?
Dear Dr. Motola: I have been diagnosed with prostate cancer and am 51 years old. I weigh 385 lbs at 6'1". My urologist told me that at... Read more »
Prostate Biopsy: What is It and How Does It Work?
A prostate biopsy is a test performed to diagnose prostate cancer. There are two main reasons why a prostate biopsy might be performed. A... Read more »
Robotic Surgery for Prostate Cancer
There are many options to treat prostate cancer that has not spread to other organs in the body. These options include radical surgery,... Read more »
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Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Surgical Procedures
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Surgical ProceduresSurgery -- as a last resort -- may help some patients with COPD. Coverage for such procedures varies among insurance carriers. A... Read more »
Conscious sedation for surgical procedures
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Conscious sedation is a combination of medicines to help you relax (a sedative) and to block pain (an anesthetic) during a medical or dental... Read more »
Prostatitis
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate.There are three types of prostatitis:1. Acute infectious prostatitis2. Chronic infectious... Read more »
Fast FAQs: Breast Biopsy
Q. I’ve had a “questionable” mammogram, and I know the next step might be a biopsy. What exactly is a biopsy? A. A biopsy is acknowledged to... Read more »
Ulcerative Colitis: Surgical Procedures
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
www.ccfa.org -- Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of Americawww.gastro.org -- American Gastroenterological Associationwww.acg.gi.org -- American... Read more »
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