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… If breast cancer spreads, it often goes to the lymph nodes first. Lymph node surgery is done to find out if cancer has … cancer are: Sentinel node biopsy. The doctor removes the first lymph nodes that cancer may have spread to (sentinel … If breast cancer spreads, it often goes to the lymph nodes first. Lymph node surgery is done to find out if cancer has …
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… Mothers' physical changes in the first trimester Last updated August 11, 2013 Your body goes … through lots of physical and emotional changes during the first trimester of pregnancy. Learn what to expect and how … co-workers. Eat regularly and often, and stay physically active. If you feel down for longer than seven days and …
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First Aid for Low Back Pain On this page: Overview Overview For the first day or two of back pain, take it easy. Being less active and avoiding movements that hurt might be enough to …
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… Evaluation and Treatment After a First Seizure On this page: Overview … to decide whether to begin treatment for epilepsy . The first seizure you report may not actually be the first seizure you've had. You may have had seizures in the …
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… Check-ups and tests in the first trimester Last updated September 19, 2024 On this page: What to expect Medical care during your first trimester Prenatal genetic screening Keep in mind … or urinary tract infections Medical care during your first trimester Early in your pregnancy, you can expect to …
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… Kris's Story: Getting Active With No Excuses On this page: Kris's Story Kris's … local YMCA gym as a way to increase her activity level. At first she went for 30 minutes at a time and did nothing but … women and men looked so buff." She stayed to herself at first. But the more she went, the more familiar faces she …
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First-Trimester Screening for Birth Defects On this page: … Test Overview During the first trimester of pregnancy, screening tests for birth … This is called an integrated screening. It's done in two stages at two different times during the pregnancy. How It …
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… Robert's Story: Getting and Staying Active On this page: Robert's Story Robert's Story Just keep … and it just feels good." Robert says he was frustrated at first, knowing that he had to make a change in his lifestyle … and it just feels good." Robert says he was frustrated at first, knowing that he had to make a change in his lifestyle …
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… Getting older and staying physically active Last updated September 1, 2024 Overview Being active and maintaining your fitness is an excellent way to … stay well as you age. Older adults are more likely to be inactive so take steps to protect your health. Physical …
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… Helping Children With Disabilities Stay Active On this page: … Like all children, those with disabilities need to be as active as possible. But children with disabilities are less likely to be physically active than other children. An inactive lifestyle for these …