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… needs. Uses Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men. … Finasteride is not approved for prevention of prostate cancer. It may slightly increase the risk of developing a … doctor about the benefits and risks. Women and children should not use this medication. How To Use Read the Patient …
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… it may be to correct issues of ocular development. Should my child have a vision test? All children should have a comprehensive … Children and Their Vision For more information on vision screening, contact your local public health unit. To find an …
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… were abnormal, explain: When was I last screened for colon cancer (if I am older than 50)? ________________ If the … Questions for men Questions for men to ask When was my last prostate examination (if I am older than 50 and younger than … a test or starting treatment? What signs and symptoms should I watch for? When should I call to report signs and …
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… Radical Prostatectomy On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect … remove the prostate gland . It is done to remove prostate cancer . It may be done as open surgery. Or it may be done … it can help relieve symptoms. Learn more Prostate Cancer: Should I Have Radiation or Surgery for Localized Prostate
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… alopecia) at the crown and in the middle of the scalp. It should be used by adult men only. This medication works by … medication. Finasteride is not approved for prevention of prostate cancer. It may slightly increase the risk of developing a …
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… , and fallopian tubes of a woman ( female organs ). The prostate gland and seminal vesicles of a man ( male organs … is shaped to fit into a woman's vagina . A woman may have both transabdominal and transvaginal ultrasounds to … the fluid from a cyst or abscess . Check for colorectal cancer and how it is responding to treatment. Women For …
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… like using corticosteroids or taking medicines to treat prostate cancer, can also lower the level of testosterone in your … or estrogen in your body are causing bone loss. Screening tests Osteoporosis Canada recommends that all men …
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… infected. People who get sick may develop a rare blood cancer called adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL), or have … especially if they breastfeed for 6 months or more Should I breastfeed if I have HTLV-1? If you are infected … Blood Services (formerly Canadian Red Cross) has been screening all blood donations for HTLV-1 since April 1990 …
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… is my child’s vision? Babies can see at birth, but they have to learn to use their eyes. They have to learn how to … addressed during this important time of visual development. Should vision problems be corrected at an early age? Yes, … Age Children and Their Vision For information on vision screening, contact your local public health unit. To find an …
Medications
… is used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). It works by … BPH. Dutasteride is not approved for prevention of prostate cancer. It may slightly increase the risk of developing a … your doctor about the benefits and risks. This medication should not be used by women or children. How To Use Read the …