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Preventing Malignant Melanoma

Sun exposure can increase you risk of developing a type of skin cancer called malignant melanoma. If it spreads, there is no cure. Here are some tips on how to prevent melanoma and how to recognize suspicious moles.

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Less-Invasive Prostate Treatment

Statistics show that if you're male and you live long enough you're probably going to get it. Four out of five men will develop an enlarged prostate gland by the time they're 80 years old. It's a normal part of aging, but benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, can cause annoying and embarrassing symptoms. Medications can help, but the most effective cure has been surgery. Now, doctors at Mayo Clinic offer less-invasive ways to correct the problem.

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Locating Breast Tumors

Thanks to modern imaging technology doctors are finding breast cancer earlier, while it's still curable. But most of the time, tumors are so small doctors can't feel them. They can't tell exactly where they are. But now, doctors at Mayo Clinic are using a new technique that allows them to pinpoint tumors more precisely, giving them a better chance at removing all of the cancer.

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Awake Brain Surgery

Mayo Neurosurgeons perform awake brain surgery on patients who would benefit from the procedure. Awake brain surgery is particularly helpful to surgeons if brain tumors, cysts, or abnormal tissue are located near important areas of function such as the language center.

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Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN:
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Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL:
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Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ:
Appointments: 480-301-8000

Canada toll-free appointments: 888-441-2133

Information and appointments for Turkish patients: 0-312-235-2326

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