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… care is needed because of the chance that colorectal cancer will return, even if the surgery was successful. … Why It Is Done Liver resection is used to treat colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver. Removing the cancer from the liver helps to keep it from spreading …
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… now and then. Causes of constipation include: Changes in diet, such as when a child starts to eat more adult foods. … health . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer … health . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer …
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… plant sterols. Canada's Food Guide and the Mediterranean diet are also heart healthy styles of eating. All these ways … fruits, whole grains and plant-based proteins What dietary changes can help lower LDL cholesterol? Choose foods … diseases including heart disease, stroke, and several cancers. If you drink alcohol, consider limiting to 1 to 2 …
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… take away from your life. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2002). Annual smoking-attributable mortality, … effects of smoking-related illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, or emphysema can cause significant suffering and … effects of smoking-related illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, or emphysema can cause significant suffering and …
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… needs. Uses Gemcitabine is used to treat certain types of cancer (including biliary tract, breast, lung, ovarian, … drug that works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. Other Uses This section contains uses of this … should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment. …
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… This medication is used to treat a certain type of lung cancer (non-small cell lung cancer-NSCLC). Capmatinib works by slowing or stopping the … should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment. …
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… medication is used on the skin to treat a certain type of cancer (cutaneous T-cell lymphoma). Mechlorethamine belongs … agents. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells that cause the skin condition. How To Use Read … should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment. …
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… needs. Uses Degarelix is used to treat advanced prostate cancer in men. It is not a cure. Most types of prostate cancer need the male hormone testosterone to grow and … should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment. …
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… which is a very serious side effect of treatment with a cancer chemotherapy drug called ifosfamide. Mesna helps to … harmful. However, mesna does not change ifosfamide's anti-cancer effects. Other Uses This section contains uses of … should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment. …
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… This medication is used to treat a certain type of lung cancer (non-small cell lung cancer - NSCLC). It works by slowing or stopping the growth … should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment. …
