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The UF Health Breast Center’s comprehensive medical team provides compassionate care and personalized treatment options for you and your family. We bring…
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Breast cancer is cancer that starts in breast tissue. Both males and females have breast tissue. This means that anyone, including men and boys, can develop…
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The UF Health Breast Center’s comprehensive medical team provides compassionate care and personalized options for you and your family. Our…
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Nipple discharge is any fluid that comes out of the nipple area in your breast. Discharge from breasts; Milk secretions; Lactation - abnormal; Witch's milk…
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Calcifications are tiny deposits of calcium in your breast tissue. They are often seen on a mammogram. Microcalcifications or macrocalcifications; Breast…
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Breast pain is any discomfort or pain in the breast. Pain - breast; Mastalgia; Mastodynia; Breast tenderness There are many possible causes for breast pain.…
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Lung metastases are cancerous tumors that start somewhere else in the body and spread to the lungs. Metastases to the lung; Metastatic cancer to the lung; Lung…
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An armpit lump is a swelling or bump under the arm. A lump in the armpit can have many causes. These include swollen lymph nodes, infections, or cysts. Lump in…
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Sepsis is an illness or complication in which the body has a severe overwhelming response to infection. This response can induce tissue damage, organ failure…
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Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body. Cancerous cells are also called malignant cells. Carcinoma; Malignant tumor Cancer grows out…
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Liver metastases refer to cancer that has spread to the liver from somewhere else in the body. Liver metastases are not the same as cancer that starts in the…
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A metastatic brain tumor is cancer that started in another part of the body and has spread to the brain. Brain tumor - metastatic (secondary); Cancer - brain…
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Many of the people who come to us for treatment options have been newly diagnosed with a brain tumor. Our patients are often referred to us from other…
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A breast lump is swelling, growth, or mass in the breast. Breast lumps in both men and women raise concern for breast cancer, even though most lumps are not…
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Fibroadenoma of the breast is a benign tumor. Benign tumor means it is not a cancer. Breast lump - fibroadenoma; Breast lump - noncancerous; Breast lump -…
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When abnormal breast tissue develops in males, it is called gynecomastia. It is important to find out if the excess growth is breast tissue and not excess fat…
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Fibrocystic breasts are painful, lumpy breasts. Formerly called fibrocystic breast disease, this common condition is, in fact, not a disease. Many women…
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Ovarian cancer is cancer that starts in the ovaries. The ovaries are the female reproductive organs that produce eggs. Cancer - ovaries Ovarian cancer is the…
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Diet can have an impact on your risk of developing many types of cancer. You can reduce your overall risk by following a healthy diet that includes plenty of…
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Intraductal papilloma is a small, noncancerous (benign) tumor that grows in a milk duct of the breast. Intraductal papilloma occurs most often in women ages 35…
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Lymphatic obstruction is a blockage of the lymph vessels that drain fluid from tissues throughout the body and allow immune cells to travel where they are…
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Menopause is permanent cessation of menses due to depletion of ovarian follicles. Natural menopause usually occurs between ages 45 and 55. Many women have no…
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UF Health Shands Hospital provides many services to care for pituitary tumor patients. We perform over 50 pituitary operations each year. Medical therapy for…
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Lung cancer requires expert care. Our multidisciplinary team is here to help.
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Anemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough healthy red blood cells. Red blood cells provide oxygen to body tissues. There are many types of…
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Transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) is an advanced endoscopy procedure that delivers relief from chronic acid reflux or symptoms of acid reflux, such…
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The UF Health Comprehensive Spine Center in Gainesville provides personalized solutions for both common and complex spinal injuries, neck injuries and back…