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What is the difference between a CT scan and MRI scan?

I am a 25-year-old female and I want to know, what is the difference between a CT scan and MRI scan?
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Was my lymphedema caused by radiation therapy?

I am 37 years old. I had radiation therapy and now have lymphedema. Was my lymphedema caused by radiation therapy?
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Does a SPECT create a 3-D picture of my insides?

I want to know more about SPECT. Does a SPECT create a 3-D picture of my insides? Is it safe?
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Can you see nerve damage in an MRI?

My doctor suspects nerve damage and suggested to have an MRI scan. Can you see nerve damage in an MRI?
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What are the treatment options for prostate cancer?

My friend is 45 years old and he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. What are the treatment options for prostate cancer?
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How successful is radiation therapy?

My grandmother is undergoing radiation therapy for her Stage II Breast Cancer. What's the success rate of radiation therapy for cancer in this stage?
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What's the difference between radiology and interventional radiology?

Can you explain to me the difference between radiology and interventional radiology?
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Is endovenous laser ablation safe?

I want to get endovenous laser ablation for my varicose veins on my legs. But, I just want to know, is this generally a safe procedure?
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Are 4-D prostate scans necessary?

I'm 55 years old, and my doctors is recommending me that I should get a 4-D prostate scan after he finished my exam. Why would this be necessary?
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Is laser radiation harmful?

Is laser radiation actually harmful? If you're getting laser radiation therapy for cancer treatment, will it cause any negative side effects?
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Is a fallopian tube catheterization out-patient?

I'm going to have a fallopian tube catheterization soon to help with my fertility. Will this procedure be out-patient?
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Can external beam radiation cure prostate cancer?

The course of treatment for my brother's prostate cancer is external beam radiation, and his doctor is confident about how successful this treatment is. Can external beam radiation...
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Types of catheters used in interventional radiology?

I understand that a lot of interventional radiology procedures use catheters to help them. Are there different types of catheters used? And are they painful?
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What's focal therapy for prostate cancer?

My husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer, but because it's localized his doctor wants to try focal therapy with HIFU. What is this therapy?
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Are there any risks with an embolization?

My doctor wants me to have an embolization, and but I'm a little nervous about it. Are there any risks with this procedure that I should be aware of?
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What is the difference between an MRI and CT?

I need to have a CT scan of my spine, but I'm wondering why my doctor didn't call for an MRI instead. What is the difference between an MRI and a CT scan? And why would he choose...
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Do fluoroscopies hurt?

I'm 45, and I need to have a fluoroscopy next week. Does this procedure typically hurt?
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How long does it take to get results from venous doppler?

I think I have a blood clot in my leg, mainly because that area on my leg is swollen. I'm going to the doctor soon, but after researching how this is diagnosed, I found out that...
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Is interventional radiology treatment used on uterine fibroids?

I'm 40 years old and I was diagnosed with uterine fibroids. Is interventional radiology used to treat this?
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What does an MRI angiography show?

My doctor told me that I must have an MRI angiography soon. What is it? What does an MRI angiography show?
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