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 »
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 »
Other than skin cancers, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men. The American Cancer Society estimates that nearly... Read more »
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Radiation TreatmentsIn addition to surgery, radiation is the other primary treatment for early-stage lung cancer. Doctors are also studying the... Read more »
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Surgical ProceduresSurgery -- as a last resort -- may help some patients with COPD. Coverage for such procedures varies among insurance carriers. A... Read more »
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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 »
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Anesthesia - consciousReferencesJagannath S, Baron TH, Anderson MA, et al. Sedation and anesthesia in GI endoscopy. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Aug... Read more »
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Anesthesia - consciousRisksConscious sedation is usually safe. However, if you are given too much of the medicine, problems with your breathing may... Read more »