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… will be directly affected by cancer before the age of 75 years. Breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, and … quality of life, and potentially survival (cancer-free years). However, most people with cancer do not meet …
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… in a pack) X (Cost for pack) X 365 X (Total number of years the person has smoked or intends to smoke). What's … possible to quit. And even if you have smoked for many years, quitting smoking now can still increase your lifespan … in a pack) X (Cost for pack) X 365 X (Total number of years the person has smoked or intends to smoke). What's …
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… hip replacements (about 90 out of 100) last at least 15 years. And more than half last for 25 years or more. footnote 1 It depends on your age, how much … insert. Long-term risks These risks may happen months to years after the surgery. They include: Loosening of the hip …
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… even blindness. Most of the time, it gets worse over many years. At first, the blood vessels in the eye get weak. This … are the earliest signs of retinopathy and may appear a few years after the onset of diabetes. They may also burst and … people, retinopathy gets worse over the course of several years and progresses to proliferative retinopathy. In these …
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… the skin. Yes Cut No Cut How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older Are you male or female? …
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… bite No Animal or human bite How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older Are you male or female? …
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… 6 to 12 months to heal tennis elbow. The pain can last 2 years or more. You may relieve pain and stiffness without … a lot. Sophia, age 39 I've had tennis elbow pain for years. It comes and goes, and lately has been more constant. … 6 to 12 months to heal tennis elbow. The pain can last 2 years or more. What are the benefits? Studies have not shown …
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… There are two types of IUDs. The copper IUD works for 10 years. The hormonal IUD works for 5 years. In some cases an IUD can be used longer. footnote 1 … There are two types of IUDs. The copper IUD works for 10 years. The hormonal IUD works for 5 years. In some cases an …
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… bone mass after they reach peak bone density at about 30 years of age. The thicker your bones are at about age 30, … of having a fracture related to osteoporosis in the next 10 years. You can use this tool. Go to the website at … don't reach their greatest density until you are about 30 years old. So for children and people younger than 30, …