Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: Newly Diagnosed
It's normal to feel afraid when you are told you have cancer. Your care team is there to answer any questions and to help guide you in making treatment decisions.
It's normal to feel afraid when you are told you have cancer. Your care team is there to answer any questions and to help guide you in making treatment decisions.
After a diagnosis of uterine sarcoma, you will likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about the cancer. They can help show if the cancer has grown into nearby areas or spread to other parts of your body.
Sacral neuromodulation (SNM) is a type of treatment for people with certain bladder and bowel problems. You may hear it called sacral nerve stimulation (SNS).
An artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) is a man-made device that works like your urethral sphincter. It's used to treat stress urinary incontinence.
A hiatal hernia happens when part of your stomach pushes up into an opening (hiatus) in your diaphragm. The diaphragm is a muscle between your stomach and your chest. You may not need surgery. But if your case is serious, you will need a hiatal hernia repair. This is often a laparoscopy, but, in some cases, you may need open (traditional) surgery.
Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is a special kind of MRI test. Your healthcare provider uses it to look at the pancreatic system. This includes the pancreas, the bile ducts, gallbladder, and liver. The procedure uses a combination of magnets, radio waves, and a computer to make detailed images. A contrast dye may be used for even better images.
Medical nutrition therapy is a type of treatment for people who are overweight. It's also for people with certain health conditions. During treatment, you will work with a registered dietitian to make a nutrition plan just for you.
Many health problems can partly block part of your esophagus. In an esophageal stent procedure, a tube is placed in your esophagus to keep open a blocked area. The tube helps you swallow solids and liquids. Read on to learn more.
A patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a small hole between the 2 upper chambers of the heart, the right and the left atrium. Patent foramen transcatheter repair is a procedure to fix this hole in the heart. Read on for details about this procedure.
A patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a small hole between the two upper chambers of the heart, the right and the left atrium. A robotic-assisted patent foramen repair is a type of surgery to fix this hole in the heart.