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What is brachioplasty? A brachioplasty is a surgical procedure that reshapes the back part and the under surface of your upper arm, from your shoulder to your elbow. It’s also called an arm lift. It gets rid of extra skin…

What is brachytherapy? Brachytherapy is radiation treatment that is given directly into your body. It is placed as close to the cancer as possible. The radiation is given using tiny devices, such as wires, seeds, or rods filled with radioactive…

What is a brain abscess in children? An abscess is a pocket of infection. In the brain, an abscess may be in one or more areas. This condition may cause problems with how the brain and spinal cord function. It’s…

What is a brain cyst? A brain cyst or cystic brain lesion is a fluid-filled sac in the brain. They can be noncancer (benign) or cancer (malignant). Benign means that the growth doesn’t spread to other parts of the body.…

What are brain tumors in children? A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue in the brain. The brain is part of the central nervous system (CNS). The CNS also includes the spinal cord. The main parts of the brain…

What are metastatic brain tumors? Sometimes tumors growing in the brain start there. These are called primary brain tumors. But other types of brain tumors come from cancers that started in another part of the body. These cancers might start…

Talking with healthcare providers about your tumor can be overwhelming. It can be hard to take in all the information. It helps to be prepared. Make a list of questions and bring them with you to your appointments. Make sure…

What are branchial cleft abnormalities in children? A branchial cleft abnormality is a cluster of abnormally formed tissue in the neck. Branchial cleft abnormalities may form: Branchial cleft abnormalities are often found in front of the large muscles on either…

Does this test have other names? BRCA gene 1, BRCA gene 2, breast cancer susceptibility gene 1, breast cancer susceptibility gene 2 What is this test? This blood test checks for mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. Mutations in these…

What is breast enlargement surgery? Breast augmentation, or augmentation mammoplasty, is a procedure to reshape the breast with an implant to make it larger. The procedure can also be done to reconstruct the breast after breast surgery. Possible complications of breast augmentation…

What is breast augmentation surgery? Breast augmentation surgery is a common plastic surgery procedure. It’s done to change the way the breasts look. This surgery increases the size or the fullness of the breasts using sacs filled with fluid or…

What is a breast biopsy? A biopsy is a small piece of tissue that is removed and checked in a lab. For a breast biopsy, breast tissue may be removed with a special biopsy needle. Or it may be removed during…