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… you one or more ultrasound scans during your pregnancy. These prenatal ultrasound scans provide important … often, it will be recommended during your first and second trimesters. It uses sound …
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… the prostate. These tests may include: A CT scan . An MRI or a multiparametric MRI … tissue. A positron emission tomography (PET) scan , a PET-CT scan , or a PET-MRI. A bone scan . A …
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… cancer has come back or spread include bone scans , PET-CT scans , and MRI scans . How is advanced or metastatic prostate …
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… an increased chance of developing it again. Prevention You may not be able to prevent prostatitis. But seek early treatment … to treat when there are infected prostate stones. Prostatitis can cause stress, anxiety, …
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… Treatment options may include: Radiation therapy. This uses high-dose X-rays to destroy cancer cells and shrink tumours. Chemotherapy. These medicines kill fast-growing … cells and some normal cells. Often chemotherapy and radiation are given together. This …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for … Down syndrome. The test is not available everywhere, because a doctor must have special … generally very safe. Personal stories about deciding to have a screening test for birth …
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… can talk to your doctor about them. Breast Cancer Screening: When Should I Start Having … and who are at average risk for breast cancer. It is not for women who are at high …
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… Condition Basics What is an aortic aneurysm? An aortic aneurysm (say "a-OR-tik … in the belly area. This type is called an abdominal aortic aneurysm . They can also …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Pregnancy: Should I Have CVS (Chorionic Villus … to decide whether you want to continue your pregnancy or make plans to care for a sick … from the test can also help you decide where to have your baby. If your baby will …
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… an endometrial biopsy , a laparoscopy , or a hysterosalpingogram , may cause some pain. Do … blocked fallopian tube may be opened during a hysterosalpingogram. Sometimes tests cannot … (antral follicle count). Pelvic Ultrasound Hysterosalpingogram A hysterosalpingogram is …