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… Breast Cancer Screening On this page: Overview … are the best screening test for people at average risk of breast cancer. Guidelines for when to start having … how often to have them vary from province to province. You should discuss the benefits and harms of mammograms with …
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… Ovarian Cancer: Should I Have My Ovaries Removed to Prevent Ovarian … surgery. This decision aid is for women who are at high risk for ovarian cancer and are thinking of having their … affect your risk for ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer and breast cancer can be related to BRCA gene changes. Women …
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… Inflammatory Breast Cancer On this page: … other members of your family to understand more about their risk of breast cancer. Breast Cancer …
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… Prostate Cancer: Should I Have Radiation or Surgery for Localized Prostate Cancer? … cancer with either radiation or surgery. (People with low-risk localized cancer—and some people with medium-risk …
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… Breast Cancer Types On this page: Overview … cells in the lining of a duct or lobe of the breast haven't spread, they are said to be non-invasive , or "in … to be cancer. But having LCIS increases a person's risk of developing breast cancer later in life. Other …
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… Mastectomy (Removal of the Breast) for Breast Cancer On this page: Surgery Overview What to expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Mastectomy is …
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… Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for Birth Defects? Decision Point You … you can skip screening tests. Screening tests have less risk than diagnostic tests. Screening tests for birth … have Down syndrome , neural tube defects , or certain rare genetic problems. The blood tests are used to look for the …
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… Hepatitis B and C: Risk of Liver Cancer On this page: Overview Related … Cirrhosis Hepatitis B Hepatitis B: Should I Take Antiviral Medicine for Chronic Hepatitis B? …
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… Breast-Conserving Surgery (Lumpectomy) for Breast Cancer On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Breast-conserving surgery …
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… Breast Cancer, Metastatic or Recurrent On this page: Condition … nipple, bone pain, and shortness of breath. Or you may not have any symptoms. How is it diagnosed? If your doctor … that are important to many health problems. Breast Cancer: Should I Have Breast-Conserving Surgery or a Mastectomy? …
