SEARCH

You've been told you need a surgical procedure to diagnose a problem in your chest or lung. Surgical procedures are used to get large samples of tissue or lymph nodes from the chest or lung. Read on to learn more about the different procedures.

Here is information on what to expect in the hospital and at home after your procedure.

MRI of the breast is an imaging test that uses strong magnets and radio waves to form pictures of the inside of the breast. It also creates images of the tissues that surround the breast. Breast MRI is used to check for problems, such as a leaking breast implant or a suspicious lump or mass.

Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is an aggressive cancer that can be hard to detect.

Your chest pain is called pleurisy. It often gets worse when you take a deep breath, cough, or sneeze. Learn all about this condition.

If your child has a brain tumor, it can help to know what to expect. This sheet can help.

Exploratory laparotomy is surgery to open up the belly area. Read on to learn all about the procedure.

You have been told that your child has myasthenia gravis (MG). This condition causes your child’s muscles to become weak. MG is a serious condition. But it can be managed. With treatment, your child can still live an active and healthy life.

Dysuria is when you have pain when peeing. It's often described as a burning feeling. Learn more about this problem and how it can be treated.