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Having a Breast Biopsy: A Guide for Women and Their Families
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AHRQ
10-pg guide to surgical/core-needle breast biopsies
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Diagnostic procedures
Colonoscopy
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NIDDK (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
6-pg fact sheet on how to prepare for a colonsocopy
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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
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NIDDK (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
6-pg fact sheet on how to prepare for a flexible sigmoidoscopy
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Understanding Lab & Imaging Tests
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LLS (Leukemia & Lymphoma Society)
48-pg color booklet on understanding lab and imaging tests
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Virtual Colonoscopy
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NIDDK (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
6-pg fact sheet on how to prepare for a virtual colonoscopy
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What You Should Know About Prostate Cancer Testing
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ACS (American Cancer Society)
2-pg handout on prostate cancer testing and treatment
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Imaging studies
Children and CT Radiation
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FDA
2-pg fact sheet with CT tips for parents
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Full-Body X-ray Scanner Safety
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FDA
1-pg fact sheet on low health risks of scanners
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Mammograms
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FDA
2-pg handout on basics of mammograms
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Mammography - Do It For Yourself, Do It For Your Family
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NCI
2-pg printer-friendly pamphlet on mammography
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Chinese
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Reducing Radiation From Medical X-rays
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FDA
3-pg fact sheet on risks of medical x-rays
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Taking a Close Look at Ultrasound
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FDA
2-pg fact sheet on ultrasound uses and safety
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Understanding Lab & Imaging Tests
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LLS (Leukemia & Lymphoma Society)
48-pg color booklet on understanding lab and imaging tests
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English
Spanish
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Virtual Colonoscopy
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NIDDK (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
6-pg fact sheet on how to prepare for a virtual colonoscopy
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English
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STD Tests
Genital Herpes - The Facts
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CDC
8-pg brochure on genital herpes prevention/tx
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Genital HPV - The Facts
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CDC
10-pg brochure on genital HPV, risks and tx
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Get Yourself Talking About STD Testing (Talking With Your Partner)
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CDC
2-pg handout on how to openly discuss STD testing
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GYT STD Testing FAQs
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CDC
3-pg practical overview on importance of STD testing
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GYT The Low Down on the Most Common STDs
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CDC
2-pg STD primer handout
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HIV Testing: No Matter Who You Are, This Test Is for You
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CDC
8-pg color brochure encourages people to get tested for HIV
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HPV (Human papillomavirus)
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FDA
2-pg fact sheet on HPV, genital warts, and cancer
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What Is Chlamydia?
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CDC
2-pg brochure describing important facts about chlamydia
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Surgery
Considering Surgery? (AgePage)
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NIA (National Institute on Aging)
5-pg handout on pre-op planning considerations and questions
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Epilepsy Surgery (JAMA Patient Page)
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JAMA
1-pg handout on surgical treatment for intractable seizures
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Having Surgery? What You Need to Know to Make Informed Decisions
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AHRQ
16-pg booklet helps patients to be informed about their surgery
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Quick Tips—When Planning for Surgery
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AHRQ
Quick tips for patients having planned surgery
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What You Need to Know About Episiotomy
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AHRQ
2-pg brochure clarifies research on episiotomies and healing
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Therapeutic Procedures
External Beam Radiation Therapy, What to Know (Tear Pads)
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NCI
2-pg fact sheet on external beam radiation therapy
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Radiation Therapy Support (Booklet)
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NCI
68-pg comprehensive guide on managing radiation effects
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Guide for clinicians
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