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… Pregnancy: Should I Have Amniocentesis? Decision Point You may want to have a … Amniocentesis is usually very safe. But it does have some risks, including a small chance of causing a miscarriage. …
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… Hormone Treatment for Breast Cancer On this page: Overview Overview … and feeling very tired. These drugs may also raise your risk for blood clots, stroke, and endometrial cancer. …
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… Infertility: Should I Have Treatment? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … baby at a time (multiple pregnancy). Be sure to discuss the risks with your doctor. FAQs What is infertility? You may be …
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… Sinusitis: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … need to use these treatments for a long time. What are the risks of sinus surgery? Sinus surgery can lead to minor or …
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… Cataracts: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … Relief from the fear of going blind. What are the risks of cataract surgery? Although the risk is low, surgery …
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… Bunions: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … around the joint may be swollen and tender. What are the risks of bunions? A bunion can hurt and make it hard to …
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… Meniscus Tear: Should I Have a Diagnostic Test (MRI or Arthroscopy)? Decision Point … part or all of your meniscus. What are discomforts or risks of having an MRI or arthroscopy? You will not have any …
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… Breast Cancer: Lymph Node Surgery for Staging Cancer On this page: … The doctor removes the first lymph nodes that cancer may have spread to (sentinel nodes). If cancer is found in only … Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Laura S. Dominici MD - General Surgery, Breast Surgical Oncology Current as of: …
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… When to Have a Cholesterol Test On this page: Overview Related … Doctors use different guidelines to decide when a person should have a cholesterol test. A cholesterol test can be one of the things doctors use to check on your risk of heart attack and stroke. The Canadian Cardiovascular …
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… Osteoporosis: Should I Have a Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA) Test? Decision … Key points to remember It's important to know if you are at risk for osteoporosis . The DXA test measures bone thickness …
