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In carcinoma of unknown primary (CUP), doctors can’t tell where the cancer started. CUP has already spread by the time it’s diagnosed. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.

Learn about prostate cancer, symptoms it may cause, how it's diagnosed and treated, and common side effects of treatment. Get tips on prevention and tips for coping with prostate cancer.

Melanoma is a type of skin cancer. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about melanoma.

Angioplasty and stenting is a procedure to improve the blood flow in an artery or vein. It involves threading a thin tube with a balloon at its tip through the artery to the blocked portion. The balloon is inflated opening up the artery. A stent is placed to prop it open. A stent is a mesh tube.

Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is a type of surgery used to stabilize and heal a broken bone. You may need this procedure to treat your broken arm. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after this surgery. 

Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is a type of surgery used to stabilize and heal a broken bone. You might need this procedure to treat your broken elbow. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after this surgery. 

Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is a type of surgery used to stabilize and heal a broken bone. You might need this procedure to treat your broken femur. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after this surgery. 

A hip fracture repair is a type of surgery to fix a broken (fractured) hip. Another name for this is internal fixation. Hip fracture repair uses screws, nails, or plates to help hold broken bones together so they can heal correctly. Learn more about surgery for a hip fracture.

Some medical problems can make it hard for you to breathe. In these cases, you might benefit from bilevel positive airway pressure. It is commonly known as BiPap or BPap. It is a type of ventilator, a device that helps with breathing.