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… Blood Transfusions: Should I Bank Blood Before Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to …
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… Hyperthyroidism: Should I Use Antithyroid Medicine or Radioactive Iodine? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to … less able to fight infection because of a low white blood cell count. Medicine doesn't work for everyone. Relapses are …
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… Obesity: Should I Use a Diet Plan to Lose Weight? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to …
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… Ringworm of the Skin On this page: … Basics What is ringworm? Ringworm is an infection caused by a fungus . It causes a rash that can appear on many … in skin folds. Ringworm is contagious. It spreads when you have skin-to-skin contact with a person or animal that has …
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… Stem Cell Transplant for Sickle Cell Disease On this page: … usually considered only for children younger than 16 who have severe complications from the disease. Stem cells can … this treatment was mostly done for children. That's because the risk for serious problems increases with a person's …
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… Cancer Last updated December 9, 2024 Overview Cancer is a disease in which some of the body’s cells grow uncontrollably and spread. It can present unique … questions, and recipes (BC Cancer) Eating well when you have cancer (Canadian Cancer Society) Cancer and physical …
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… Breast Cancer: What Should I Do if I'm at High Risk? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to … that blocks the effect of estrogen on breast cancer cells and normal breast cells. This lowers the risk of …
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… Fertility Problems: Should I Have a Tubal Procedure or In Vitro Fertilization? Decision … Yourself 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Have surgery on your fallopian tubes. Have in vitro …
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… Kidney Stones: Should I Have Lithotripsy to Break Up the Stone? Decision Point You … disorder, kidney infection, urinary tract infection, kidney cancer, or some other kidney problems. FAQs What are kidney …
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… Charting Your Basal Body Temperature On this page: Overview Overview You can use these instructions if you are using a thermometer that … MB, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology … Charting Your Basal Body Temperature …
