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… Breast Self-Examination On this page: Test Overview How It … The best time to examine your breasts is usually 1 week after your menstrual period starts, when your breasts are … This means that you may end up having treatments (such as surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy) that you don't need. …
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… Breast Pain (Mastalgia) On this page: Overview Related … are more likely to have breast pain before menopause than after menopause. Breast pain is not a common symptom of … are more likely to have breast pain before menopause than after menopause. Breast pain is not a common symptom of …
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… Bunion Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It … artificial joint. What To Expect The usual recovery period after bunion surgery is 6 weeks to 6 months. How long it … kept covered to keep the stitches dry. Stitches are removed after 7 to 21 days. If your doctor used pins that stick out …
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… Thyroid Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It … day. Or you may stay one or more nights in the hospital after surgery. You may return to work or your normal routine … (isthmus) that connects the two lobes also is removed. After the surgery, your nodule will be examined under a …
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… Breast Cancer Types On this page: Overview Overview Breast cancer is the abnormal growth of the cells that line the ducts and lobes of the breast. When breast cancer has spread outside the ducts or …
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… Breast Cancer Screening On this page: Overview Related … are the best screening test for people at average risk of breast cancer. Guidelines for when to start having … often to have a mammogram. Your doctor can help you find a breast cancer screening program in your area. For people who …
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… Laparoscopic Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview Surgery Overview Laparoscopy (say "lap-uh-ROSS-kuh-pee") is …
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… After Childbirth: Coping and Adjusting On this page: … It's also okay to set a limit on how long they stay. If you breastfeed, learn how to collect and store some breast milk. … Experts usually recommend waiting about a month until breastfeeding is going well before offering a bottle. Eat a …
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… Alcohol and smoking after pregnancy Last updated January 18, 2018 Drinking and … too. It’s best not to drink alcohol or smoke at all while breastfeeding. Alcohol can affect babies’ sleep or decrease …
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… Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: What to Expect After You Go Home On this page: … Overview Although you may return home a few days after the completion of your coronary artery bypass graft …
