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… rectum. A virtual colonoscopy can be used to screen for precancerous and cancerous growths in the colon or rectum (colorectal … tests that may be used to screen for colon cancer. Which screening test you choose depends on your risk, your …
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… tube called the urethra leads from the bladder through the prostate and penis to the outside of the body. Around this … gets blocked. These blockages can be related to an enlarged prostate or a narrow urethra. Total incontinence happens … caused by surgery to treat an enlarged prostate or prostate cancer, radiation therapy to treat prostate cancer, or …
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… These include diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, cancer, gastrointestinal conditions, food allergies and others. Get nutrition support for cancer care Dietitians with knowledge in oncology nutrition … maintain fitness, health status and function Provide pre-screening for fitness programs requiring clearance for …
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… Clotting Factor Replacement for Hemophilia Colorectal Cancer Genetic Testing Colour Blindness Congenital Heart … Family History Cystic Fibrosis Cystic Fibrosis Carrier Screening Down Syndrome Down Syndrome, Ages 1 Month to 1 … Disorders Family History and the Risk for Breast or Ovarian Cancer Genetic Testing for Medicines Genetics Hair Loss …
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… External beam radiation. This is used to treat some cancers, such as Hodgkin lymphoma. Less common causes Less … your baby may not have been tested, talk to your doctor. Screening for hypothyroidism The Canadian Task Force on … Finding Health Problems Early Hyperthyroidism Thyroid Cancer Thyroid Nodules Citations Birtwhistle R, …
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… Transfusions: Should I Bank Blood Before Surgery? Breast Cancer: Should I Have Breast-Conserving Surgery or a … Should I Have a Hysterectomy and Oophorectomy? Enlarged Prostate: Should I Have Surgery? Fertility Problems: Should … Plantar Fasciitis: Should I Have Surgery for Heel Pain? Prostate Cancer: Should I Have Radiation or Surgery for …
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… infection it causes are called HIV. HIV Infection: Stages, screening and symptoms HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection HIV and Fatigue HIV and Weight Loss HIV Screening HIV Viral Load HIV: Non-Progressors and …
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… is common and can be treated. Perinatal depression screening Your health care provider or public health nurse … may ask you to complete the Edinburgh Perinatal Depression Screening Scale (EPDS). This set of 10 questions will help … at risk for perinatal depression. The EPDS is a standard screening process in B.C. It may be offered when you're …
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… Should I Take Warfarin to Prevent Stroke? Breast Cancer: Should I Have Chemotherapy for Early-Stage Breast … Ear? Endometriosis: Should I Use Hormone Therapy? Enlarged Prostate: Should I Take Medicine? Erection Problems: Should … Pregnancy: Should I Have an Epidural During Childbirth? Prostate Cancer: Should I Have Radiation or Surgery for …
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… who have problems urinating should see a doctor to rule out prostate cancer or other diseases. Prostate cancer is treatable, but treatment may be more …