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Brain Cancer: Overview

… (metastasize). The brain controls the body. It's needed for complex functions, such as language and thoughts. It … have just one treatment or a combination of treatments. Different types of brain tumor treatments have different goals. … is needed. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your doctor: Know the reason for your visit and …
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Teens and Smoking: A Toxic Addiction

… than to quit. That’s because nicotine, a chemical in tobacco, is as addictive as cocaine or heroin. Being addicted is … you up to $234,512.50. “My friends smoke.” If friends offer you a cigarette, tell them you don’t want one. Tell them … nothing else to do.” Really? What about playing sports or shopping for clothes? What about playing music, reading a …
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How the Colon Works

… the last part of the digestive tract. It absorbs water and stores food waste. The colon is about 5 feet long. The last … colon). From there, it passes into the rectum, where it's stored until it leaves the body through the anus during a …
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Nuclear Medicine Imaging and Therapy

… diagnosis and treatment, known as theranostics. You have access to the latest technology and highly trained nuclear … Conditions We Diagnose Using Nuclear Medicine Imaging We offer a full range of nuclear medicine services to give your … (Theranostics)? Theranostics is an advanced approach that combines diagnosis and treatment into a single process that …
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Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma and Other Blood Cancers

… medical centers, deliver personalized therapies. You have access to a broad range of treatments — including innovative … in caring for all forms of blood cancer, including rare, complex and difficult-to-treat diagnoses. Areas of expertise … Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma Services UMass Memorial offers a full range of treatments, some of which you might not …
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How Your Child’s Liver Works

… needs. Manages sugar (glucose) levels in the blood, and stores extra sugar. Stores vitamins and minerals. Removes … and small intestine. Bile drains into them from the liver. Common bile duct.  The duct from the liver (hepatic duct) … blood vessels that carry blood out of the liver to the inferior vena cava. Inferior vena cava.  This is a large vein …
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Fitting a Hearing Aid

… Make sure you understand the features of the aid you're buying. This includes the trial period, the warranty, and … creates a mold of your ear. The mold is then sent to the company that will make your hearing aid. Checking the fit … or hearing aid specialist will make sure it feels comfortable in your ear. The aid will be checked to make …
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Bile Duct Cancer: Overview

… carry a fluid called bile. Bile is made in the liver and stored in the gallbladder. It's used in the intestines to … tend to start when the cancer is big or has spread. Common signs of bile duct cancer include: Yellow eyes and … holidays. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your doctor: Know the reason for your visit and …
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