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… often so the bedpan and bed pad can be removed soon after use. Remove the bedpan carefully when the person is … using a disinfectant diluted with water. It may help to use a small sprayer that attaches to the toilet water … or unzip their pants. Offer help if needed. Helping someone use a urinal Ask the person to position the urinal so urine …
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… Other Treatment: Questions to Ask the Doctor On this page: Overview Overview Use this form if your doctor recommends a special treatment, such as radiation or physiotherapy. General …
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… Questions About Varicose Vein Treatment On this page: Overview … before proceeding: How much do the examination and treatment cost? Does your provincial health plan or private … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… Body Image After Cancer Treatment On this page: Overview … frustrated, or disappointed after cancer surgery or during treatment for cancer. And it may be hard to adjust. Changes … affect a person's body image include: Losing a breast because of breast cancer. Having erection problems after …
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… Cancer: Home Treatment for Nausea or Vomiting On this page: Overview … is to start treating it before you start your cancer treatment. Your doctor may give you medicines to control …
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… Heat and Cold Treatment for Cancer Pain On this page: Overview Overview Heat and cold treatments can help with mild to moderate pain from cancer. … towel or pillowcase between the pack and your skin. Don't use heat or cold in an area where you have poor blood flow. …
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… Infertility: Factors That Affect Treatment Success On this page: Overview Overview Infertility treatment is a success if it results in the birth of a … decreases, and your risk of miscarriage increases. The cause of infertility. Ovulation problems (except those related …
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… Depression: Helping Someone Get Treatment Actionset Overview Your loved one or friend … do for someone who has depression is to help him or her get treatment. Don't ignore talk about suicide. Talk to a … practitioners can treat depression. Depression can be caused by another medical problem. Treating the problem may …
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… Eating Well During Cancer Treatment On this page: Overview … weight loss and keep your strength up. Cancer and cancer treatments can make it harder for your body to get what it … You may find it hard to eat during treatment for cancer because: You may have problems with side effects of treatment, …
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… Hair Loss From Cancer Treatment On this page: … Hair loss can be emotionally distressing. Not all cancer treatments cause hair loss, and some people have only mild thinning that …
