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… Whipple Surgery for Pancreatic Cancer On this page: Surgery Overview … of the tissue around it. Before your surgery, you may also have a laparoscopy so the doctor can look at the pancreas and other organs in the area. This is done to see if the cancer has …
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… Asbestos: When should I worry? Last updated February 1, 2024 HealthLink BC … include: Your health history, such as if you smoke or have pre-existing lung diseases How much asbestos was in the … home was built before 1990, then you are more likely to have asbestos in your home. It could be in the insulation … … Asbestos When should I worry …
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… Bronchitis: Should I Take Antibiotics? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to … so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Bronchitis: Should I Take Antibiotics? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options …
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… Sinusitis: Should I Take Antibiotics? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to … so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Sinusitis: Should I Take Antibiotics? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options …
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… Depression: Should I Take an Antidepressant? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to … so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Depression: Should I Take an Antidepressant? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare …
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… Surgery: Questions to Ask the Doctor On this page: Overview … fill in the information if your doctor recommends that you have a surgical procedure. General questions What is the … of the surgical procedure? Why do I need surgery? How soon should surgery take place? What might happen if I delay or …
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… Mitral Valve Replacement Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It … and sore for the first few weeks after surgery. You may have some brief, sharp pains on either side of your chest. Your chest, shoulders, and upper back may ache. The incision in your …
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… Mohs Surgery for Skin Cancer On this page: Surgery Overview What … or has a high risk of spreading. What To Expect You will have a scar that fades with time. If your wound is large, … is usually covered by clothes or is not easily seen. You should be able to return to your normal routine on the same …
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… Inguinal Hernia: Surgery in Adults On this page: Adults need to have inguinal hernia repair surgery in the following … difficulty urinating because of an enlarged prostate should have the prostate problem fixed before having hernia …
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… Meniscus Surgery: Recovery Time On this page: Overview Related … used for gas and brake or for clutch 1 to 2 weeks, if: You have regained motion with minimal pain. You are not taking … Meniscus Tear Meniscus Repair Meniscus Tear Meniscus Tear: Should I Have Surgery? Current as of: November 9, …
