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A family medical history helps to find out if relatives have an increased chance of developing specific types of cancer, how great the risk of cancer might be, and if genetic testing might be useful.

If you have mouth problems, eat soft, soothing foods (at cold or room temperature), and puree cooked foods in the blender to make them smoother and easier to eat.

Good nutrition is important before, during, and after cancer treatment. Read on to learn more.

The first step in preparing for your cancer treatment is to find an oncologist and treatment center. Ask your general or primary healthcare provider for a referral or contact government and professional medical organizations, such as your state's health department, the National Cancer Institute, or the American Medical Association, for information on cancer specialists and treatment centers in your area.

Bursitis is inflammation of the fluid-filled sac (bursa) that cushions and reduces friction between tissues of the body. Read on to learn details about this condition.

Detailed information on diagnostic procedures for bone disorders, including bone densitometry, radionuclide bone scan, and biopsy.

People can get anthrax disease from contact with infected animals or contaminated animal products such as wool, meat, or hides.

Typhoid fever can be a life-threatening disease. Typhoid vaccine can prevent typhoid fever.

Urethral sling surgery is done to treat mild-to-moderate stress urinary incontinence. It’s often done after prostate surgery. The sling lifts and supports the urethra, making it easier to control urine flow. Your urethra is the tube that carries...