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Self-catheterization simply means inserting a clean tube (catheter) into the bladder to empty urine. This helps you empty your bladder when it won't empty by itself or won't empty all the way. You were shown in the hospital how to do this procedure. Read on for helpful step-by-step directions.

Radiation therapy uses beams of high-energy X-rays or particles to kill cancer cells or slow their growth. Radiation destroys cancer cells slowly, over time.

Instructions for care after scoliosis surgery.

This information can help you care for your child who has had surgery for scoliosis.

You have had surgery to repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm. This happens when the main blood vessel in your abdominal area weakens and expands like a balloon. Here's what you need to know following surgery.

Here's how to care for yourself at home following a uterine fibroid embolization.

Read on to learn about grading of prostate cancer. Low-grade cancers are more similar to normal tissue. High-grade cancers differ from normal tissue in the way cells are organized, and in cell size and shape. The higher the grade, the faster the cancer is likely to be growing.

To test for hepatitis C, a sample of your blood is taken. The blood is sent to a lab. It may take several days to get your test results.

Treatment for hepatitis C virus (HCV) helps most people get over HCV infection. Read on for some helpful things to think about when deciding about treatment.