Tests and Procedures

Overview Tympanostomy tubes, also called ventilation tubes, are small, hollow devices that doctors place in the eardrum to help drain fluid and improve airflow in the…

Overview Many people feel nervous before getting an MRI because they do not know what to expect. An MRI is a safe test that uses a…

Overview A kidney transplant is a medical procedure where a surgeon places a healthy kidney from either a living or deceased donor into a person whose…

Overview Individuals interested in becoming living donors for liver transplantation can start by completing a health history questionnaire. This step helps determine if someone is a…

Overview Most experts now recommend that women at average risk for breast cancer start regular mammogram screening at age 40 and continue every two years until…

Overview An allogeneic stem cell transplant replaces damaged or diseased bone marrow with healthy stem cells from a donor. It is used to treat certain blood…

Overview An ileal conduit is a surgical procedure that creates a new pathway for urine to leave the body after bladder removal or damage. Surgeons use…

Reasons for Cancer Treatment The first aim of cancer treatment is to get rid of the disease or kill all the cancer cells. Surgeons often remove…

Overview The BRCA gene test finds changes in specific genes that can raise the chance of breast cancer and ovarian cancer. Healthcare professionals check these gene…

Overview Many people have questions about how chemotherapy affects their sex lives. Cancer treatment can lead to changes in energy levels, body image, and even interest…