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… cancers like pancreatic or prostate cancer, your chances of getting those cancers may be higher. And if you have two or … change About 13 out of 100 will get breast cancer sometime during their lives. About 1 out of 100 will get ovarian … cancers like pancreatic or prostate cancer, your chances of getting those cancers may be higher. And if you have two or …
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… Overview To prevent and ease knee pain during work, play, and daily activities: Stay at a healthy … tips about specific sports activities: Experts recommend getting new athletic shoes every 3 months or after 500 miles … tips about specific sports activities: Experts recommend getting new athletic shoes every 3 months or after 500 miles …
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… Beat the heat Last updated July 5, 2024 During the summer months, temperatures in British Columbia … Prickly heat rash Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat (HealthLinkBC File #35b) Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat (HealthLinkBC File #35a) Sunburn Heat …
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… using fulvestrant. Fulvestrant may harm an unborn baby. A pregnancy test should be done within 7 days of starting this … using fulvestrant. Fulvestrant may harm an unborn baby. A pregnancy test should be done within 7 days of starting this …
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… professionals recommend letting a baby eat on demand. But during the first few days of breastfeeding, your baby will … professionals recommend letting a baby eat on demand. But during the first few days of breastfeeding, your baby will …
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… to help you understand the importance of exercise before, during and after treatment. It includes exercises that can … Finding an exercise trainer, Types of exercise, Exercise during and after treatment. Moving Through Cancer (Exercise … (Oncolink, USA) Information about the benefits of exercise during and after cancer treatment, and therapist created …
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… legs. There may be more pain if your child was more active during the day. The pain goes away by morning. How are they … not growing pains if your child looks sick, has pain during the day or during an activity, or has pain that gets worse over time. …
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… Fortunately, education and support for adolescents during this period of life are becoming increasingly common. … and assurance that everyone goes through similar changes during puberty. Here are some ways you can help your child. … wet dreams. Boys sometimes have temporary breast growth during puberty. Menstruation is a sign that girls can become …
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… your risk, your doctor may slowly increase your dose during the first 8 days of treatment (see also How to Use). … an infection. This medication may increase your risk of getting a rare but very serious (possibly fatal) brain … before having any immunizations/vaccinations. Avoid getting a live vaccine while using this medication and for 3 …
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… to prevent the spread of infections. To lower your risk of getting cut, bruised, or injured, use caution with sharp … may harm an unborn baby. Your doctor should order a pregnancy test before you start this medication. Ask about … to prevent the spread of infections. To lower your risk of getting cut, bruised, or injured, use caution with sharp …