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Back to Health Dashboard- Guides through decision to have surgery for ulcerative colitis. Explains symptoms, long-term risks involved with the disease. Discusses common surgery options. Includes an interactive tool to help you make your decision.
- An unexpected cancer diagnosis left Jennifer Martin unsure of the next steps. Her Kaiser Permanente nurse navigator provided the guidance she needed.
- Guides through decision to stop driving because of age. Discusses how aging affects the ability to drive and when it is time to stop driving. Offers other transportation options. Includes an interactive tool to help you make your decision.
- A routine screening helped detect Bill Walsh’s cancer before it became a problem. During our 75th year, we remember an early diagnostic tool: the multiphasic exam.
- Guides through the decision to have a carotid endarterectomy or carotid artery stenting to prevent stroke if you have not already had a stroke or TIA. Lists pros and cons. Explains risks. Looks at other treatments. Has interactive tool to help you decide.
- Chemotherapy can be an option during pregnancy. Find out how Kaiser Permanente helped a cancer patient navigate chemo while pregnant.
- Guides you through the decision to have surgery for a torn meniscus. Explains two kinds of surgery. Explains when surgery is done. Lists risks and benefits of surgery for meniscus tear. Includes interactive tool to help you decide.
- As a nonsmoker, Betty Schuldt’s stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis was surprising, but her supportive care team helped return her to an active lifestyle.
- Guides through decision to have breast reconstruction after a mastectomy. Describes what options are available for breast reconstruction and how it is done. Covers benefits and risks. Includes an interactive tool to help you make your decision.
- A timely preventive test reveals Rebecca Kucera has cancer. Swift treatment gets her back to traveling and spending time with her family.
- Guides you through decision to have inguinal hernia surgery. Looks at the two types of surgery for treatment. Covers benefits and risks. Includes an interactive tool to help you make your decision.
- A Kaiser Permanente plastic surgeon explains breast reconstruction options and what to expect.
- Discusses the decision about when to start dialysis. Includes what kidney failure is, the treatment for it, and reasons why you might or might not want to start dialysis. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.
- Tips for preventing sunburn and decreasing the risk of skin cancer.
- Guides through decision to have hip replacement surgery. Discusses what happens in hip replacement and what to expect after surgery. Offers interactive tool to help you decide.
- For 75-year-old Peggy Dickston, a surprise diagnosis was caught early thanks to her commitment to annual screenings.
- Guides through decision about what type of dialysis to have for kidney failure. Explains the two basic types of dialysis: hemodialysis and peritoneal. Covers benefits and risks. Includes an interactive tool to help you make your decision.
- Child psychiatrist defines anxiety, its symptoms, how to address it, and when it might be time to see a behavioral health specialist.
- Guides through decision to have a breast cancer (BRCA) gene test. Includes reasons your doctor might recommend a BRCA gene test. Lists next steps for a positive test. Covers benefits and risks. Includes an interactive tool to help you make your decision.
- Washington Permanente Medical Group praised for quality and value.
- Guides you through the decision to have a procedure or surgery for peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Covers what PAD is and how it is treated. Covers risks. Lists reasons for and against having a procedure or surgery. Includes interactive tool to help you decide.
- Learn why early screening is crucial for prevention and treatment.
- Guides through decision to breastfeed. Discusses common concerns and issues related to breastfeeding. Links to personal stories. Covers benefits and risks. Includes an interactive tool to help you make your decision.
- After they were both diagnosed with colon cancer, Miguel and Paula fought the disease together. Hear about the expert cancer care they received at Kaiser Permanente.
- Guides you through the decision to have surgery for rotator cuff disorders. Lists risks and benefits of surgery. Talks about other treatment. Explains rehabilitation for rotator cuff surgery. Includes interactive tool to help you decide.
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