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Treatment Decisions

Do you face a major decision for treating a condition or managing your health? These tools walk you through the pros and cons of different options to help you choose the approach that's best for you.

ACL injury guide
Explore treatment options for a torn anterior cruciate ligament.

Adjuvant therapy guide for breast cancer
You've had breast cancer surgery. How do you keep breast cancer from coming back?

Back pain guide
Chronic back pain is common. What can you do on your own? When is surgery needed? Explore the pros and cons of your treatment options.

Birth control guide
From the pill and condom to IUD and sterilization, evaluate the pros and cons of contraceptive methods to help choose one that meets your needs.

Carpal tunnel syndrome guide
Carpal tunnel syndrome can make the simplest tasks seem almost impossible. Explore the pros and cons of different treatments.

Colon cancer guide
Find out if you need to be tested for colon cancer and precancerous polyps. Explore the pros and cons of different screening tests.

Ear infection guide
Your child has frequent ear infections. Are antibiotics the answer? Will tubes do the trick? Explore your treatment options.

Enlarged prostate (BPH) guide
What can you do about an enlarged prostate gland — also called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)? Use this guide to explore your treatment options.

Herniated disk guide
Your herniated disk sends sharp pains down your back and leg. Is surgery the solution? Know what options are on the table before you are.

Mastectomy vs. lumpectomy guide
Use this guide to help you decide whether mastectomy or lumpectomy is your best choice in breast cancer treatment.

Migraine guide
Should you take migraine medication only when you need it, or take it daily for prevention? Explore each option's pros and cons.

Prostate cancer guide
You've been diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer. What's your next move? Explore the pros and cons of various treatment options.

Uterine fibroids guide
A hysterectomy isn't the only treatment for uterine fibroids. Use this guide to explore the many options available. Includes interviews with Mayo Clinic doctors and women who underwent different therapies.

Vaginal birth after C-section (VBAC) guide
You've already had a baby by C-section. Your doctor says you have a choice with your next baby. Now what? Explore your options.

Treatment Decisions

TREATMENT DECISIONS