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Urethral Cancer: Surgery

… Surgery is the most common treatment for urethral cancer. The type of surgery … The amount of time it takes to heal from surgery is different for each person. Recovering at home When you get … you may also be given supplies or set up to get home care visits. This is until you’re comfortable working with the …
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End-of-Life Discussions for Caregivers

… When your loved one has cancer, a time might come when it can no longer be controlled. In that case, your … final days. What are things to watch for? Everyone is different. So it can be hard to predict how long someone will … You may also want to hire a hospice care team that can visit your loved one, teach you how to care for them, and …
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Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP)

… The surgery takes about 60 minutes. If you are having UPPP combined with nasal surgery, your experience will be slightly different than what is described here. In that case, your … in the throat that doesn't stop Follow-up During follow-up visits, your healthcare provider will check on your healing. …
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Treating Bladder Cancer: Radiation

… of your treatment. External beam radiation therapy The most common way to get radiation for bladder cancer is from a … You can return to your normal activities soon after each visit. But because some nearby tissue is affected, you may … with erections (erectile dysfunction) Early menopause Infertility (unable to cause or carry a pregnancy). If you …
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Laparoscopic Varicocelectomy

… but is often painless. It can also cause problems with fertility. During the surgery, the swollen veins are cut, … swelling in the legs Follow-up care You’ll have follow-up visits so your healthcare provider can check how well you’re … Bleeding, blood clots Return of the varicocele Failure to restore fertility Fluid around a testicle (hydrocele) …
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Open Subclavian Aneurysm Repair

… bleeding. Even if the aneurysm doesn’t burst, blood can become trapped inside it and form a clot. The clot can block … When the repair is done, the clamps are removed. This restores blood flow through the artery. The skin incisions are … in your legs. Follow-up care You will have a follow-up visit with your surgical team within 2 to 3 weeks. This lets …
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Cervical Cancer: Surgery

… and how much it has spread. Other factors, such as your preferences and overall health, will also play a role. Surgery … as well as future pregnancy plans. Here are the most common types of surgery for cervical cancer: Conization. If … cells in one procedure. You’ll be monitored at follow-up visits to make sure the cancer doesn’t come back. Simple …
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