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… often has false-positive results that can lead to unneeded surgery. But some doctors may … often has false-positive results that can lead to unneeded surgery. But some doctors may … often has false-positive results that can lead to unneeded surgery. But some doctors may …
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… are genes that normally help control cell growth. But an inherited change, called a … are genes that normally help control cell growth. But an inherited change, called a … are genes that normally help control cell growth. But an inherited change, called a …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Breast Cancer: What Should I Do if I'm at High … Your options If you are at high risk for breast cancer, your choices are: Get extra … checkups and testing. Take medicines. Have surgery to remove both breasts. Have surgery
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Condition Basics What is ovarian cancer? Ovarian cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in or near your ovaries . The ovaries are two small glands, located on either side of your uterus. They produce …
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… or not being able to control your urine ( urinary incontinence ). Continued heavy vaginal … or bowel problems, such as cystocele , urinary incontinence, or rectocele . Kegel …
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… Ways to reduce cancer risk Experts know that people who are BRCA-positive are more likely … Ways to reduce cancer risk Experts know that people who are BRCA-positive are more likely …
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… pills, and IUDs). Learn more Birth Control Hormones: The Implant Birth Control Hormones: … Missed or Irregular Periods Exams and Tests If you see your doctor for pelvic pain … ultrasound? Image courtesy of Intermountain Medical Imaging, Boise, Idaho. Figure 1 shows …
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… problems from smoking Lung cancer screening Oral cancer Oral cancer Ovarian cancer Cervical cancer … problems from smoking Lung cancer screening … Oral cancer … Cervical cancer Cervical cancer …
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… to 3 months. It's not clear by the ultrasound examination which type of cyst you have. … to 3 months. It's not clear by the ultrasound examination which type of cyst you have. …
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… to treat chronic HBV infection may lower your risk for developing liver cancer. If you … of HCV infection does not appear to affect your risk for developing liver cancer. You are … to treat chronic HCV infection may lower your risk for developing liver cancer. …