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Medical tests
… Breast Cancer (BRCA) Gene Test On this page: Test Overview Why It … and ovarian cancers as well as some other cancers, such as prostate and pancreatic cancers. You can inherit the gene … or more members of your family who've had breast, ovarian, prostate, or pancreatic cancer, being diagnosed with breast …
Medications
… Alemtuzumab (Anti-Cancer) - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side … This medication works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. How To Use This medication is given by … bleeding/blood problems high blood pressure stroke other cancers kidney problems heart problems blood vessel problems …
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… Body Image After Cancer Treatment On this page: Overview … because of breast cancer. Having erection problems after prostate cancer treatment. Not being able to bear children … because of breast cancer. Having erection problems after prostate cancer treatment. Not being able to bear children …
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… Radiation for Early-Stage Breast Cancer On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Done How … beam radiation therapy uses doses of radiation to kill cancer cells. A beam of radiation is aimed at the tumour … treatment is given to most people with early-stage breast cancer who choose breast-conserving surgery such as …
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… Skin Cancer: Protecting Your Skin Actionset Overview Excessive … to the sun and its ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause skin cancer. You can reduce your risk for skin cancer by: Protecting your skin, and that of your family …
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… Cancer Support: Life After Treatment On this page: Overview Overview Everyone who goes through cancer has a time of adjustment afterward. This is part of … help. Give yourself time to make sense of it all. Surviving cancer is something to celebrate. But many people find that …
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… Cancer Support: Being an Active Patient On this page: … do people ask? Here are some questions that people with cancer often ask. You may have other questions that are … to listen, take notes, and support you. Questions about cancer. What do I need to know about my cancer? Can this …
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… Eating Well During Cancer Treatment On this page: Overview Overview Eating well when you have cancer means eating enough to prevent weight loss and keep your strength up. Cancer and cancer treatments can make it harder for your …
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… Hair Loss From Cancer Treatment On this page: Related … Overview Hair loss can be emotionally distressing. Not all cancer treatments cause hair loss, and some people have only … able to buy a wig or hairpiece at a specialty shop just for cancer patients. Often a salesperson will come to your home …
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… Mastectomy (Removal of the Breast) for Breast Cancer On this page: Surgery Overview What to expect Why It … Other nearby tissue may also be removed if it appears that cancer may have spread to these areas. All mastectomies … Because the size and location of tumours and where the cancer might have spread differ from one person to another, …
