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… a lot of questions. You may be feeling overwhelmed. That's completely normal. But learning more about your radiation … done after treatment to see how well it worked. Impact on fertility. Radiation can impact your ability to get … make a list of questions ahead of time and bring it to your visit. What to expect. Your oncologist will tell you what …

… that focuses on helping people with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. These types of … need to take some tests. These help the SLP to check different areas related to speech, plus your ability to express … To learn more For more information about speech therapy, visit the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association . …

… It also means making healthy choices to prevent cancer from coming back. Being nervous about the future is normal. But … can keep you well. Here are some examples: Don't use tobacco, including cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or chewing tobacco. … You may be tired of medical appointments, but regular visits are important for staying on top of your health. Use …

… first person to find signs of cervical cancer. During your visit, your doctor will do a physical exam. They'll also ask … Pelvic exam When you get a pelvic exam, you can stay in the comfort of your doctor's office. Before the exam, you'll be … on your cervix. If your doctor sees areas that look different, they'll remove them and send them to a lab for …

… wound Decreasing redness and swelling (inflammation) NPWT offers some other advantages over other types of wound care. It may decrease your overall discomfort. The dressings usually need changing less often and … may be trained to do this at home. Or it may be done by a visiting healthcare provider. In some cases, it may be done …

… open surgery. The surgeon controls the robotic arm with a computer. The day of surgery The surgery takes about 2 to 4 … given general anesthesia. This medicine allows you to sleep comfortably during the surgery. A tube may be put into your … will go away once the stent is removed during a follow-up visit. When to contact your doctor Contact your provider …

… repair. Your surgeon can tell you more. When the surgery is complete, the skin incisions are closed with stitches. A … your bladder. These tubes help drain pee until healing is complete. Recovering in the hospital  After the surgery, … or trouble breathing. Follow-up care You’ll have follow-up visits so your doctor can see how well you’re healing. …