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Medications
… in people with ongoing pain that is not caused by cancer. It blocks the effect of opioids on the gut without … your doctor. It is unknown if this medication passes into breast milk. This medication may cause opioid withdrawal in a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Drug Interactions Drug interactions may …
Medications
… condition. This medication is also used to treat certain cancer or tumors of the stomach, intestines, or pancreas. It … with your doctor. It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Drug Interactions Drug interactions may …
Medications
… damage due to radiation treatments of the head/neck for cancer. Pilocarpine belongs to a class of drugs known as … with your doctor. It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Drug Interactions Drug interactions may …
Medications
… with this medication have shown a rare risk of developing cancer. Discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of … with your doctor. It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Drug Interactions Drug interactions may …
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… risk? Exposure to radon over the long-term can cause lung cancer. About 16% of lung cancer deaths in Canada are due to indoor radon exposure. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers and the second leading cause among …
Medical tests
… from the thyroid gland and looked at under a microscope for cancer, infection, or other thyroid problems. The thyroid … may be sent to the lab during the biopsy to see if it has cancer cells. If cancer cells are found, your doctor may take out more or all …
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… Surgery Overview This surgery is done to see if cancer has spread to a lymph node. Some lymph nodes are … of skin over the area. Citations National Cancer Institute (2012). Melanoma Treatment PDQ—Health … Version . Available online: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/melanoma/healthprofess… . …
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… the abnormal tissue. It can also make sure that cervical cancer , which is rare, is not present. If a cervical biopsy … be treated after delivery. If you have invasive cervical cancer, it must be treated as soon as possible. It's harder … managed by a team of health professionals who specialize in cancer and high-risk pregnancies. …