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… cell transplant is a type of treatment your doctor may recommend to treat your multiple myeloma. Stem cells are … sister. For multiple myeloma, autologous transplants are preferred. These transplants tend to have fewer side effects … after the high-dose chemotherapy is done, you'll get the stored stem cells. They go into your blood just like an I.V. …

… may need sedation or even full anesthesia that puts you completely asleep during the procedure. Biopsies are often … For instance, excisional biopsy is the method often preferred when melanoma is suspected. Both types of biopsies … removed. One example of this is during Mohs surgery that is commonly performed on the face. Fine needle aspiration (FNA) …

… may range from mild to severe. There are at least 8 different types of the disease. The types vary greatly, both … imaging tests. The OI types are: Type I. Mildest and most common type. About 50% of all affected children have this … condition. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your child's doctor: Know the reason for the visit …

… cancer cells. This can delay or even keep the cancer from coming back. This is known as adjuvant chemotherapy. As the … side effects of chemotherapy? Side effects of chemo are different for everyone. They vary based on the chemo … you know what number to call with questions. Is there a different number for evenings and weekends and holidays? It may …

… defect. Secondary carnitine deficiency. This is a more common condition. In this case, there isn’t a problem … The primary condition is caused by an abnormal gene. Different health conditions can cause the secondary condition. … Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your health care provider: Know the reason for your …

… With acute aortic valve regurgitation, the valve suddenly becomes leaky. The heart doesn’t have time to get used to the … abnormal pump function, the treatment is often somewhat different: You may need surgery to replace the valve. Your … See your healthcare provider for regular checkups. Visit them right away if your symptoms change. Make note of …

… may feel like a heart attack. But the two conditions are different. In a heart attack, a major blockage in one of the … with it as awareness of the condition has grown. TCM is uncommon. The disease most often occurs in older women. But it … steps Here are some tips to help you get the most from a visit to your health care provider: Know the reason for your …

… of changes. Keep track of how your sleep and health are different now. What is better? How much better? Is anything … a dated log. Show this to your doctor on your follow-up visits. Adjust air pressure. You may use continuous positive … from cigarettes, e-cigarettes, patches, and chewing tobacco. Join a stop-smoking program. It can help with your …

… causes fever, muscle aches, and other symptoms. It’s an uncommon illness that can affect people of all ages. It … may not know that a tick bit them. You may be referred for diagnosis to a provider who specializes in … 24 hours. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your health care provider: Know the reason for your …