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Prostate Cryosurgery
Cryosurgery is a method of superfreezing tissue in order to destroy it. The technique is used to treat tumors, control pain, and control bleeding.
Alternative Names
Cryotherapy
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Cryosurgery in Cancer Treatment: Questions and Answers
Source: National Cancer Institute
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Cervix treatment: cryosurgery
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Prostate Cancer Treatment: Localized Prostate Cancer
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Prostate cancer
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Prostate Cancer: Options if Treatments Fail
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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