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Thymoma and thymic carcinoma are two types of cancer that start in the cells of the thymus. These types of cancer are rare.

To reduce the chances of fire and other hazards, you need to follow guidelines when using your oxygen unit.

After surgery, there are steps you can take to help with your recovery. You may have been an inpatient (staying in the hospital overnight) or an outpatient (going home the day of surgery). While in the hospital, it is important to follow directions from your surgeon, nurse, and other health care providers.

Often it’s hard to know which medical treatment choices you might face. Would you rather let someone you trust decide for you? A durable power of attorney for health care lets you name an agent to carry out your wishes. This happens only if you can’t express your wishes yourself.

A bone scan is an imaging test that uses a special camera to form images of your bones. Learn why it's done, how to get ready for it, and what to expect before, during, and after the test.

An intravenous pyelogram (IVP) is an X-ray exam of your urinary tract (kidneys, ureters, and bladder). This test can help find stones or other problems with your urinary tract. Learn more about how the test is done and what to expect.

If you have latex allergy, you are sensitive to natural rubber latex. This is a growing problem among people who work in health care.

You can help prevent illness and injury by reading the warning label for each hazardous substance you use.

An X-ray uses a small amount of radiation to create images of your bones and internal organs. X-rays are most often used to detect bone or joint problems, or to check the heart and lungs (chest X-ray).