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… Lifestyle Changes That May Help Prevent Cancer On this page: Overview Overview Experts believe that one-third to one-half of all cancers can be prevented. That's because certain daily habits can make us more likely to get cancer. Changing these habits may help prevent cancer. For …
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… Cancer Antigen 125 (CA-125) Test On this page: Test Overview … present. Most often, the CA-125 test is used to check how well treatment for ovarian cancer is working or to see if ovarian …
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… Infertility: Questions to Ask About Medicine or Hormone Treatment On this page: Overview … to the treatment? Do I need to change my sexual activities during treatment? Your doctor may have suggestions for … of the treatment? Medicine or hormone treatment works very well for some causes of infertility, such as failure to …
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… Checklist for Shoes and Socks That Fit Well On this page: Overview Overview … you have diabetes, it's important to wear shoes that fit well and protect your feet. Here are some tips for choosing shoes. Choose shoes that fit well. To ensure a good fit: Buy shoes in the evening when …
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… Choosing a Prosthesis After Breast Cancer Surgery On this page: Overview … look as natural under form-fitting tops, but they work well for lounging at home. They also work well if your … skin is sensitive to the glue, especially after radiation treatments. When to start wearing a breast form There are …
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… Family History and the Risk for Breast or Ovarian Cancer On this page: Overview … change About 13 out of 100 will get breast cancer sometime during their lives. About 1 out of 100 will get ovarian cancer sometime during their lives. Those with BRCA1 gene About 72 out of …
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… How support teams can help during pregnancy Last updated August 3, 2013 When you're … a healthy lifestyle, including physical activities, before, during, and after pregnancy Helping with relaxation … work to help with the new baby … How support teams can help during pregnancy …
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… Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection for Testicular Cancer On this page: Surgery Overview … nodes that may be cancerous from the lower back and pelvis. During the early phases of stage I non-seminoma testicular … nodes that may be cancerous from the lower back and pelvis. During the early phases of stage I non-seminoma testicular …
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… Teen Substance Use Disorder: Choosing a Treatment Program On this page: Overview … to provide support and encouragement for your teen both during and after the program. Promotion of interests. The … treatment for those conditions needs to be started during substance use treatment. Urine drug screens. The …
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… Managing eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties in care … times with one bite of food Have teary eyes or a runny nose during or after swallowing Have food or liquids coming out … Have lost weight All members of the health care team, as well as family, friends and volunteers must be aware of the …
