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… system disorders (such as due to HIV infection, certain cancers such as leukemia/lymphoma, cancer or radiation treatment) personal/family history of … should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment. …
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… or lumps in this gland are benign. This means they aren't cancer. This surgery may be needed for problems such as thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, and hyperthyroidism. During your surgery, your … You may need to take thyroid medicine. If you have thyroid cancer, you may need to have radioactive iodine therapy. …
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… little chromium, most people get enough in their regular diet and do not require dietary supplements. Those at risk … linked not only to kidney damage but also to lung and other cancers as well as skin conditions such as eczema and other … linked not only to kidney damage but also to lung and other cancers as well as skin conditions such as eczema and other …
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… Transfusions: Should I Bank Blood Before Surgery? Breast Cancer: Should I Have Breast-Conserving Surgery or a Mastectomy for Early-Stage Cancer? Breast Cancer: Should I Have Breast Reconstruction After a …
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… and your family Can you prepare food that meets their dietary needs? For example, therapeutic diets and texture modifications, like thickened fluids and … such as lifts, grab bars and a raised toilet seat Special dietary needs Safety and security of your home Preparing …
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… or helpless, which are common problems for those with cancer or chronic diseases. Humour therapy is also valuable … Binge Eating Disorder Bulimia Nervosa Cancer: Controlling Cancer Pain Complementary Medicine Panic Attacks and Panic …
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… ovary. Or maybe you're at high risk for breast or ovarian cancer. You may be able to choose whether to have one, both, … to have your ovaries removed It almost always prevents cancer of the ovaries. This cancer isn't common. But it's something that you may want to …
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… overweight and low weight, and getting too much exercise. Cancer treatment. Exposure to certain kinds of chemotherapy … overweight and low weight, and getting too much exercise. Cancer treatment. Exposure to certain kinds of chemotherapy …
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… These sports include football, karate, and basketball. Diet After ostomy surgery, what you eat will gradually change from a largely liquid diet to your previous diet. This change generally takes about 6 weeks. Foods that …
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