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… Hepatitis B: Should I Be Tested? This document is not available for the consumer … is not available for the consumer audience. … Hepatitis B Should I Be Tested …
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… Bunions: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Bunions: Should I Have Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 …
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… Meniscus Tear: Should I Have a Diagnostic Test (MRI or Arthroscopy)? Decision Point You may want to … that you can talk to your doctor about them. Meniscus Tear: Should I Have a Diagnostic Test (MRI or Arthroscopy)? 1 Get …
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… When to Have a Cholesterol Test On this page: Overview Related … Doctors use different guidelines to decide when a person should have a cholesterol test. A cholesterol test can be … Tests Cholesterol in Children and Teens Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early High Cholesterol …
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… Osteoporosis: Should I Have a Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA) Test? Decision … risk for fractures caused by osteoporosis, routine screening should start sooner. footnote 1 You probably don't …
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… Ulcerative Colitis: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … bag to remove body waste. You are more likely to get colon cancer if you have had ulcerative colitis for 8 years or …
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… Cancer Support: Finding Out That You Have Cancer On this page: Overview Overview Everyone reacts … individual counselling. Your health care team. Your team should be supportive. Be open and honest about your fears …
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… Colorectal Cancer Genetic Testing On this page: Overview What the … Although most people who get colorectal cancer do not have one of these mutated genes, having certain gene changes … polyposis (FAP) and Lynch syndrome. In these conditions, screening often starts sooner than age 40. Your doctor may …
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… Colorectal Cancer Test Recommendations On this page: Overview Related … If you are not at high risk, experts recommend regular screening for adults ages 50 to 74. footnote 1 Talk with … your risk and when to start and stop screening. You may have one of several tests. People who have an increased risk …
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… is prostatitis? Prostatitis is swelling or infection of the prostate . It's often painful. The prostate lies just below … prostatitis usually start suddenly and are severe. When you have prostatitis, you may have pain when you urinate or … The symptoms could be caused by bladder or prostate cancer. Your doctor thinks that you might have a problem …
