surgery
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Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden has said learning about her great-grandmother's death from breast cancer at the age of 39 has made her "even more grateful for the NHS" after her own surgery and recovery.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
The doctors had hoped the surgery would give Chloe relief for about five years, but there were soon signs the endometriosis had returned "everywhere", she said.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Back surgery and a heart valve replacement in the past few years have turned her condominium outside Boston into a recovery ward.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Implementing a GammaTile program isn’t simple: It requires certification through state health authorities, specialized training for neurosurgeons and radiation physicists and buy-in across the oncology, radiology and surgery departments.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
“He’s really hoarse from the surgery, so it hurts for him to speak. But don’t worry, the doctors say he’s doing well. And it helps that he has all your love and prayers.”
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
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