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… Care for a Skin Wound On this page: Getting Started … may be able to do this yourself for minor wounds. You'll have to stop any bleeding, clean the wound, and perhaps … a tetanus shot, or stitches. Most wounds that need stitches should be treated within 6 to 8 hours after the injury to …
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Skin, nails and rashes Last updated June 1, 2021 Learn about … that affect your skin and nails, below. Acne Acne: Should I Take Isotretinoin for Severe Acne? Acne: Tips for … Salicylic Acid Bruises and Blood Spots Under the Skin Calluses and Corns Calluses and Corns: Protective Padding …
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… Breast Cancer in Men (Male Breast Cancer) On this page: Condition … male breast cancer? Breast cancer is the growth of abnormal cells in one or both breasts. Breast cancer in men develops … breast lump in an adult male is thought to be abnormal and should be checked out by a doctor. How is it diagnosed? Most …
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… Radiation Treatment for Cancer On this page: Treatment Overview What to Expect Why … uses high energy rays, such as X-rays, to destroy cancer cells and shrink tumours in different parts of the body. It … cells during radiation therapy may cause side effects. Skin changes Skin changes are common with radiation therapy. …
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… Hysterectomy for Ovarian Cancer On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It … from the abdominal (belly) cavity, to look for cancer cells. Removing and checking the pelvic and aortic lymph … plenty of rest. Even after you start to feel stronger, you should not lift heavy things (anything over 10 kilograms). …
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… repair. Facial trauma repair. Gender-affirming surgery. Skin cancer removal. Why do people have them done? For many of … There are several non-surgical procedures for reducing fat cells under the chin, around the belly, and in other areas …
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… Cervical Cancer Screening On this page: Overview … into the vagina. Cervical cancer screening tests check the cells on the cervix for changes that could lead to cancer. … in all areas or covered by all provincial health plans. Who should be screened? Most cervical cancer screening programs …
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… Do I Have Depression? On this page: Overview … following information to help you decide whether you might have depression. It does not take the place of a doctor's diagnosis. Depression causes you to feel sad or hopeless much of the time. It's …
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… Endometrial (Uterine) Cancer On this page: Health Tools What … cancer? Endometrial cancer is the growth of abnormal cells in the lining of the uterus . The lining is called the … that the people around you want to support you, and asking for help isn't a sign of weakness. Tell them how they …
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… Hysterectomy for Endometrial Cancer On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It … your doctor will examine you in his or her office. You should be able to return to all of your normal activities, … a common site for spread (metastasis) of endometrial cancer cells and so are almost always removed at the same time. How …