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Talking with doctors about cancer can be overwhelming. It can be hard to take in all of the information. Here are some questions to ask your doctor.

Robotic cardiac surgery is a less invasive form of heart surgery. It's done using very small incisions in the chest, tiny tools, and a robotic device operated by a surgeon. Learn what to expect before, during, and after this procedure.

Sacral neuromodulation (SNM) is a type of treatment for people with certain bladder and bowel problems. You may hear it called sacral nerve stimulation (SNS).

If your doctor thinks you might have ovarian cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. Learn about these tests.

If you can’t tolerate food by mouth, or your bowel needs to rest, you may be given nutrition by vein. This special nutrition solution can be given into an implanted port, a tunneled tube (catheter), or any other long-term catheter placed in a large vein.

To help you get back to your precancer lifestyle, ask your doctor and other specialists to make a rehabilitation program for you. Its goal should be to strengthen both your body and mind.

Learn about the different types of treatment for ovarian cancer.

A retrograde pyelogram is an imaging test that uses X-rays to look at your bladder, ureters, and kidneys. Read on for details about what to expect before, during, and after this test.

A computed tomography (CT) scan is a type of imaging test. It uses X-rays and a computer to make images or slices of the body. A CT scan can make detailed pictures of any part of the body, including the bones, muscles, fat, organs, and blood vessels. They are more detailed than regular X-rays.