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Appendicitis Treatment
Appendicitis can't be treated at home. Early treatment of appendicitis ensures your safety and protects your health. Learn more about how doctors treat this form of abdominal pain now.
What to expect during D and C
A D&C is a standard procedure. But it can be scary when you don't know what to expect. Learn about what happens during dilation and curettage to prepare yourself.
Bladder Cancer Treatment
Doctors treat bladder cancer in a variety of ways. Learn more about modern treatment techniques and treatment options for bladder cancer in this section.
Lung Cancer Treatment
A wide range of treatment alternatives exist for treating lung cancer. Learn more about cancer treatment for lung cancer now.
Uterine Fibroids Treatment
Depending on the size and number of fibroids, doctors will suggest a number of treatment therapies. Read up on how to treat uterine fibroids here.
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Chemo plus radiation before surgery increases tumor response for rectal cancer
( American Society for Radiation Oncology ) Rectal cancer patients who use a new combination of the chemotherapy, Capecitabine, together with five weeks of radiation (50 Gy) before surgery have an 88 percent chance of surviving the cancer three years afte
Chemo Plus Radiation Before Surgery Increases Tumor Response for Rectal Cancer
Rectal cancer patients who use a new combination of the chemotherapy, Capecitabine, together with five weeks of radiation (50 Gy) before surgery have an 88 percent chance of surviving the cancer three years after treatment, according to randomized trial p
Jenice Armstrong: Chaz Bono consulted with Bala Cynwyd physician Sherman Leis before sex-change surgery
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Man goes missing before surgery
A man admitted to hospital suffering severe abdominal pains has gone missing before undergoing surgery.
Spinal Surgery Riskier for Certain Patients, Study Finds
Title: Spinal Surgery Riskier for Certain Patients, Study Finds Category: Health News Created: 9/27/2011 2:06:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 9/28/2011