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… Endometrial (Uterine) Cancer On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk Lowering Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to Call a … cancer from tamoxifen is less than the risk of getting breast cancer again. Having polycystic ovary syndrome . …
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… Hepatitis C: Your Risk for Cirrhosis On this page: Overview Related … will develop long-term (chronic) infection. Some people who have chronic hepatitis C will go on to develop cirrhosis … may affect how quickly problems such as cirrhosis or liver cancer develop. The way cirrhosis develops depends on: How …
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… Cervical Cancer Screening On this page: Overview … (HPV) test. This test looks for the HPV virus. Some high-risk types of HPV can cause cell changes that could lead to … 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 … right away. Untreated depression may get worse. You may have major depression if you have at least five of the …
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… Osteoporosis Risk in Younger Women On this page: Related … is made, and bones become thinner. You are more likely to have osteoporosis if you did not reach your ideal bone … women, especially in their 30s and 40s, are at lower risk for osteoporosis than older women. But your risk …
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… Breastfeeding After Breast Surgery On this page: Overview … breast implants or surgery to remove cysts or benign (non-cancerous) lumps usually are able to breastfeed . Women who … and who is planning to become pregnant and breastfeed should discuss possible problems with her cancer specialist …
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… Risks of Smoking Cigars and Pipes On this page: Overview … problems. Smoking cigars and pipes can increase the risk of cancers of the lung, head, and neck. Smoking cigars and … problems. Smoking cigars and pipes can increase the risk of cancers of the lung, head, and neck. Smoking cigars and …
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… Risks and complications during pregnancy Last updated December 5, 2024 Overview During pregnancy, you may have many questions about your health and potential … Learn more in this section: Miscarriage Miscarriage: Should I have treatment to complete a miscarriage? Passing …
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… High-Risk Sexual Behaviour On this page: Overview Overview High-risk sexual behaviour puts people at risk for sexually … Sex trade work. Reasons for high-risk behaviour People may have high-risk behaviour because they: May not understand …
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… Radiation Treatment for Cancer On this page: Treatment Overview What to Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Radiation therapy uses high energy … be given after other treatment, such as after surgery for breast cancer. Radiation therapy may be given when a person …
