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Surgery Overview Laser surgery uses a … or precancers (actinic keratosis). With lasers, there is usually less bleeding, … The wound will be painful for a few days after laser surgery. Healing usually occurs in …
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Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are …
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Surgery Overview Mohs surgery removes a skin cancer one layer at a time. The doctor … This method lets the doctor save as much healthy tissue as possible. This surgery is …
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Surgery Overview Laser surgery uses an intense beam of light, or … will be painful for a few days after laser surgery. Recovery time depends on the location … number of warts removed. Why It Is Done Laser surgery may be considered when: Medicine has …
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Surgery Overview A laser can be used to destroy genital warts . Laser surgery may be done in a doctor's office … to remove warts. But warts may come back after surgery. Risks Laser surgery may cause …
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… sun and its ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause skin cancer. You can reduce your risk for skin cancer by: Protecting your skin, and that …
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Surgery Overview YAG laser capsulotomy is surgery to help you see clearly after cataract surgery. You may need this surgery because months or years after cataract surgery, your vision may get fuzzy …
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… can talk to your doctor about them. Breast Cancer: Should I Have Breast-Conserving … surgery), followed by radiation treatments. Key points to remember For … you will likely need more surgery, which will have risks, and more recovery time. …
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… can talk to your doctor about them. Prostate Cancer: Should I Have Radiation or Surgery for … your cancer is based on the results from your tests and examinations, such as the PSA test, … such as rectal pain, diarrhea, blood in your stool, and rectal leakage. Erection problems …
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… Surgery Overview Excision of non-melanoma skin cancer is a treatment to remove, or excise, basal cell and squamous cell cancers (carcinomas) from your …