Diagnosing skin cancer in the early stages is imperative to expand treatment options. In the case of pre-cancerous lesions and less-dangerous skin malignancies, such as basal and squamous cell carcinomas, there are treatment options that can minimize scars while possibly curing cancer.
Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy is the process of freezing pre-cancerous or cancerous lesions in the early stages. Liquid nitrogen is applied directly to the area in several freeze-thaw cycles. In the coming days, the area will react similar to frostbite and eventually scab over.
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Getting ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) surgery in your knee is going to be quite the operation for you to undergo. However, the mobility it can give you long term, as well as the reduction of pain that you will likely feel after the surgery, are both going to make the procedure absolutely worth it for you.There is going to be some recovery time after the procedure, and it is very important that you do all that you can to make the most of your recovery and heal as best you can.
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Living in a world where more and more interactions take place through electronic devices can cause children to lose touch with reality. Without routine face-to-face interactions, developing emotional intelligence can be difficult for young children.
Here are three things that you can do to help your child gain a deeper understanding of his or her emotions.
1. Work with your child to identify his or her emotions.
Emotional intelligence often begins with being able to accurately identify what you are feeling.
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS, is a common disorder that is a leading cause of infertility and manifests with symptoms such as irregular menstrual cycles, obesity, and insulin resistance. Unfortunately, it is thought to impact up to one out of every ten women and since sporadic or absent menstrual cycles are usually associated with not ovulating regularly, some women with PCOS have trouble conceiving without medical intervention. If you have been diagnosed with PCOS and would like to get pregnant soon, you need to be aware of the facts shared below.
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Prostate cancer occurs when abnormal cells in the prostate gland, which is near the male urethra, grow uncontrolled. If left untreated, prostate cancer may spread to other parts of the body such as the bladder, in a process known as metastasis. Treatment for prostate cancer depends on factors such as the staging. Only you and your doctor can determine which treatment is right for you. A form of advanced radiation therapy is available that offers benefits over conventional radiation treatments.
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