1864 results found
Health topics
… Cancer During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Sometimes cancer and pregnancy can happen at the same time. The type of cancer treatment used during pregnancy depends on a number …
Health topics
… Radiation Treatment for Cancer On this page: Treatment Overview What to Expect Why … therapy uses high energy rays, such as X-rays, to destroy cancer cells and shrink tumours in different parts of the body. It is used to treat many types of cancer. Radiation damages the genetic material of cancer …
Health topics
… Cancer Treatment and Infertility On this page: Overview Overview Some treatments for cancer can cause infertility in both men and women. Also, cancer treatment in children may affect their future …
Health topics
… Hysterectomy for Endometrial Cancer On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It … of a woman's uterus . A hysterectomy to remove endometrial cancer usually includes the removal of the ovaries and … lymph node biopsy to find out the stage and grade of the cancer. Most cases of endometrial cancer are diagnosed …
Health topics
… Asbestos and Lung Cancer On this page: Overview Overview … Contact with asbestos over time has been linked with cancer. Most contact with asbestos is work-related. Some … for asbestos contact and removal. Lung Cancer Current as of: March 2, 2023 Author: …
Health topics
… Physical activity and disease prevention Last updated February 25, 2025 Overview Regular … chronic diseases like arthritis, asthma, heart disease, cancer and diabetes. There are 3 levels of disease prevention: Primary Prevention - trying to prevent yourself …
Health topics
… your risk Improve your strength and balance Printable fall prevention resources Review your medications Manage sensory impairments Fall prevention educational videos Additional resources Assess … a healthcare provider can provide useful information for prevention. There is a British Columbia Clinical Practice …
Health topics
… Heatstroke Prevention: What to Wear On this page: Overview Related … BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC … Heatstroke Prevention What to Wear …
Health topics
… Pressure Injuries: Prevention and Treatment On this page: Overview Related … pressure injury? If a pressure injury forms, keep using the prevention steps listed above to relieve pressure and … pressure injury? If a pressure injury forms, keep using the prevention steps listed above to relieve pressure and …
Health topics
… Heatstroke Prevention: Acclimating to the Heat On this page: Overview … & H. Michael O'Connor MD - Emergency Medicine … Heatstroke Prevention Acclimating to the Heat …
