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… Ovarian Cancer On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk Lowering Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to Call a … care decisions that are important to many health problems. Breast Cancer Risk: Should I Have a BRCA Gene Test? Ovarian …
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Breast Implant Surgery for Breast Reconstruction On this … It Is Done What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Breast implants recreate the shape of … or all of the breast is removed ( mastectomy ) because of cancer. Several types of implants are available. Sometimes …
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… Health Risks On this page: Overview Overview Many things can affect … tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer …
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… Kidney Stones: Should I Have Lithotripsy to Break Up the Stone? Decision … disorder, kidney infection, urinary tract infection, kidney cancer, or some other kidney problems. FAQs What are kidney … method, because it does not require surgery. What are the risks of lithotripsy? Risks of lithotripsy include: Pain …
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Cancer Last updated December 9, 2024 Overview Cancer is a … eating advice is the same whether you want to lower your risk of getting cancer or are a cancer survivor and hope to … beneficial for the prevention of several cancers, including breast, colon and bladder cancers. Being physically active …
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… Fibrocystic Breasts On this page: … breast changes are normal and harmless. They aren't cancer, and they don't increase your chance of getting … is a special concern if you also have a higher-than-normal risk for breast cancer. So if you or a close family member …
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Breast Problems On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms … aging. Most breast lumps and breast changes are normal. Non-cancerous breast changes Common, non-cancerous (benign) … in the back, neck, jaw, or upper belly, or in one or both shoulders or arms. Light-headedness or sudden weakness. A …
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Breast Lumps On this page: Overview … rare in women older than 50 and are not related to breast cancer. If you have a cyst, your doctor may drain (aspirate) it to help …
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… Advance Care Planning: Should I Have Artificial Hydration and Nutrition? Decision … hydration and nutrition will depend on: The benefits and risks of using (or not using) these treatments. Talk with … problems. Ada, age 77 I have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. The cancer causes fluid to build up in my belly, …
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… Coronary Artery Disease: Should I Have Angioplasty for Stable Angina? Decision Point You may … you about the same relief as angioplasty. Angioplasty has a risk of heart attack, stroke, and death. But these rarely …