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… Cancer Last updated December 9, 2024 Overview Cancer is a … questions, and recipes (BC Cancer) Eating well when you have cancer (Canadian Cancer Society) Cancer and physical … and in-person support programs for BC Cancer patients. Prostate Cancer Supportive Care Program Provides information …
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… Hemochromatosis Genetic Screening On this page: What Is Hereditary Hemochromatosis? … What Is Hemochromatosis Genetic (HFE) Screening? Who Should Be Screened? Is Screening Accurate? Should You Be … (arrhythmia), and arthritis. But many people do not have symptoms in the early stages. In men, hereditary …
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… Kidney Stones: Should I Have Lithotripsy to Break Up the Stone? Decision Point You … disorder, kidney infection, urinary tract infection, kidney cancer, or some other kidney problems. FAQs What are kidney …
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… Thyroid Screening Recommendations On this page: Overview Related … Overview It is not clear whether people who do not have any risk factors and who do not have any symptoms of … gland ( hyperthyroidism ), thyroid nodules , and thyroid cancer —need to be screened for thyroid problems. In Canada, …
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… Breast Cancer: What Should I Do if I'm at High Risk? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to … You may also need to start younger, or have additional screening tests. This is sometimes called "intensive …
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… Blood Pressure Screening On this page: Overview … pressure monitor or a home blood pressure monitor. Who should be screened for high blood pressure and how often? … disease. Children and teens Children and teens typically have their blood pressure checked during routine checkups. …
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… Advance Care Planning: Should I Have Artificial Hydration and Nutrition? Decision Point You … problems. Ada, age 77 I have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. The cancer causes fluid to build up in my belly, …
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… Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia On this … home. Strenuous activity, constipation, and sexual activity should be avoided for about 4 to 6 weeks. Symptoms such as … if symptoms caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) have not improved in response to home treatment and …
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… Coronary Artery Disease: Should I Have Angioplasty for Stable Angina? Decision Point You may … Have already tried medicines for angina symptoms. Have had tests that showed that angioplasty might help their angina. …
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… Screening for Gestational Diabetes On this page: Overview … are pregnant and are not already diagnosed with diabetes should be tested. Diabetes Canada recommends testing between … are also at risk for having type 2 diabetes. You may also have a follow-up glucose tolerance test 6 weeks to 6 months …
