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Cancer screenings help identify cancer at its earliest stages, which is when it’s most treatable. These tests can even help your doctor identify abnormalities before they become cancerous and begin to cause symptoms. ...
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Esophageal cancer is a cancer of the esophagus, which is a tube-like organ that sits between the mouth and the stomach. ...
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Hematologic cancers, also known as blood cancer, are cancers that affect the blood, bone marrow or lymph nodes. Common hematologic cancers include leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. ...
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Lung cancer is a type of cancer where abnormal cells in the lungs grow out of control. These cells form a tumor that can spread to other parts of the body. ...
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Neuro-oncology focuses on cancers affecting the brain, skull base and spinal cord. You can trust that our team will map a treatment path to a healthier you using breakthrough neuro-oncology treatments like Gamma Knife surgery. ...
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Prostate cancer is a very common genitourinary cancer that develops in the gland cells of the prostate, a male organ located between the bladder and the base of the penis.  ...
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Allergies can come in many forms, from asthma to food allergies to insect stings and seasonal allergies — or even a combination of conditions. The good news is that our expert team can help you not only live but thrive with your allergies. ...
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Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition where airways can become inflamed or even narrowed as a result of different triggers. Breathing is one of those things most people do every day without much thought. If you have asthma, getting enough air in and out of your lungs can be difficult. ...
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Dust mites are unwelcome insect-like critters that make themselves at home in your house. They’re practically invisible to the naked eye, but they can create quite the allergy flare-up. ...
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Eczema is a chronic condition that leads to dry, inflamed and scaly skin. It affects up to 15% of the population and can occur at any age, including young children. ...
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It’s completely normal to need to catch your breath during exercise, but for people with exercise-induced asthma, recovering may not be as simple as taking a break. ...
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Hives are a common skin outbreak that many people experience. In fact, 10–15% of the population will deal with hives at some point in their lives. Fortunately, our Tufts Medicine team can get you the treatment you need to thrive without hives. ...
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Insect bites from mosquitoes and insect stings from wasps prove that very tiny things can create really big, and sometimes life-threatening reactions. Depending on what you're allergic to, your reaction may be limited to a certain body part, or spread across the body. ...
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Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is a disease that usually begins in the tissues that line the stomach and can spread to other parts of the body. ...
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Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer affecting all people. The most common forms of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma. Skin cancer can also take a more aggressive, malignant form known as melanoma. ...
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Metabolic bone diseases, like osteoporosis, occur when you lack important vitamins, hormones and minerals essential for strong, healthy bones. So when you're ready to live worry-free from fractures, we'll care about your health with every bone in your body. ...
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The pituitary gland is a small but mighty part of the endocrine system, responsible for creating harmony among hormones that influence how our bodies function. When you’re living with a hypothalamic, neuroendocrine, suprasellar or pituitary condition, you can turn to our specialists for answers and action. ...
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The endocrine system is made of nerves and gland cells that make and send hormones throughout the body. Neuroendocrine and endocrine neoplasia occurs when those cells grow out of control and can lead to rare conditions, including the full range of hypothalamic, pituitary, adrenal and islet cell tumors. ...
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The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ in your neck that releases hormones to regulate many of your body’s functions, like your metabolism. So, when your thyroid isn’t working properly, it can lead to a domino effect of conditions like hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism or even forms of thyroid cancer. ...
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When facial weakness and paralysis affect your ability to chew and smile or even impact your appearance, you can turn to our specialists to strengthen facial muscles. Facial nerve paralysis can be something you're born with or be linked to conditions like Bell's palsy, a brain tumor or stroke. ...