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An upper endoscopy is a test that shows the inside of the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This includes the esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine (duodenum). The healthcare provider can do a biopsy, check for problems, or remove objects. The test normally takes about 15 to 20 minutes.

Like food and insulin, exercise plays a large role in managing your child's blood sugar.

If your child spends a lot of time in the water and is having ear pain, he or she may have developed otitis externa. This is also known as "swimmer's ear."

Learn how to care for yourself after being given methotrexate for an ectopic pregnancy.

Hepatitis is a redness and swelling (inflammation) of the liver. It sometimes causes permanent liver damage.

Heat therapy may help shrink tumors by damaging cells or depriving them of what they need to live. Research studies are underway to determine the use and effectiveness of hyperthermia in cancer treatment.

Exercise offers benefits for many people with cancer. Read on to learn how physical activity may help you, what safety steps to take, exercise tips for cancer survivors, and more.

Palliative care can be provided in the hospital, at home, or in a setting specializing in such care. It may be long-term over several years, or short-term, lasting days or weeks. Palliative care may include chemotherapy or radiation for pain control.

Detailed information on cancer, including primary and metastatic cancers, and benign and malignant tumors.