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… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview This test … ). Lead can also be passed to a baby through the mother's breast milk. Why It Is Done Testing for lead is done to: … has a different range for what's normal. Your lab report should show the range that your lab uses for each test. The …
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… Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer On this page: Overview Risks Overview Active surveillance is an option for some people who have slow-growing cancer that hasn't spread outside the …
Healthy eating
Cancer prevention eating guidelines Last updated December 1, … prevention eating guidelines When it comes to lowering your risk of getting cancer, there are some things you can’t … Limit alcohol. Alcohol can increase the risk of colorectal, breast, liver, mouth, larynx and pharynx (throat), and …
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… Bronchitis: Should I Take Antibiotics? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to … if you accidentally inhale food or vomit. What are the risks of acute bronchitis? If you have no other health …
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… Clopidogrel and Genetic Testing On this page: Overview Overview … a heart attack, after angioplasty , and for people who have coronary artery disease or peripheral arterial disease …
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… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A tissue … from) the mother and half from the father. Identical twins have the same pattern, but everyone else has their own … to talk about your medical history—such as a history of cancer, infections, high-risk behaviours, use of drugs, …
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… Kidney (Renal Cell) Cancer On this page: Health Tools Symptoms … certain things that make you more likely to get it. Your risk is higher if you smoke, are very overweight (obese), … individual counselling. Your health care team. Your team should be supportive. Be open and honest about your fears …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I get tested? HIV testing is important for people to … virus to their baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest feeding. Because of the risk of passing HIV to your baby, it is very important for …
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… Skin Cancer, Non-Melanoma On this page: Overview Overview Non-melanoma skin cancer is the most common type of skin cancer. Skin cancer … therapy . You will need regular checkups. How to lower your risk You can help lower your risk for all types of skin …
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… Sinusitis: Should I Take Antibiotics? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to … and home treatment can help you feel better. What are the risks of antibiotics? Taking antibiotics you don't need …