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Medications
… needs. Uses Fluorouracil is used to treat various types of cancer. It is a chemotherapy drug that is used to slow or … medication. It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, … provincial poison control center. Notes Lab and/or medical tests (such as complete blood counts) should be done while …
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… issues of ocular development. Should my child have a vision test? All children should have a comprehensive eye … red and green. Your child can have a simple colour vision test by an eye doctor to check for any concerns. This can …
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… into your skin. Check how much body fat you have Body fat testing checks how much body fat you have. It may be done to … fat and calories. Portions are often too large. Your genes Genes determine what features (genetic traits) you inherit …
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… your doctor will check your mineral levels with a blood test and your heart with a test (EKG) before and … regulations. Uses This medication is used to treat thyroid cancer (medullary type). It works by slowing or stopping the … of this medication. It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Because of the possible risk to the infant, …
Medications
… health needs. Uses This medication is used to treat kidney cancer. Axitinib works by slowing or stopping the growth of … bleeding/clotting problems (such as bleeding from intestinal/stomach ulcers) blood vessel problems (such as an … of this medication. It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Because of the possible risk to the infant, …
Medications
… leukemia. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. How To Use Read the Patient Information … medication. It is unknown if this medication passes into breast milk. Because of the possible risk to the infant, … not share this medication with others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as complete blood count, kidney function) should …
Medications
… Uses Vincristine is used to treat various types of cancer. It is a cancer chemotherapy drug that is usually … medication. It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk. Because of the possible risk to the infant, … provincial poison control center. Notes Lab and/or medical tests (such as complete blood count, uric acid blood levels) …
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… is called Cushing's disease . These tumours usually aren't cancer. A tumour in your lung or pancreas that makes ACTH, … glands to make more cortisol. Sometimes these tumours are cancer. A tumour in your adrenal glands that makes extra … other than medicine is causing your symptoms, you may have tests, such as: Tests to check the level of cortisol and …
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… adding iron, vitamins, or supplemental formula to a breastfed diet. Preterm babies lack the iron stores that … to breathe, suck, and swallow and can take all feedings by breast or bottle. Sick and very premature infants may need … pump. It can also be used to take samples of blood for testing. A central vascular access device (CVAD), or central …
Medications
… agents. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. Other Uses This section contains uses of this … of this medication. It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Because of the possible risk to the infant, … not share this medication with others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as complete blood counts, kidney/liver/lung …
