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… Lung Surgery for Lung Cancer On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview The goal of surgery for lung cancer is to remove … to months after surgery. Your doctor will prescribe pain medicines you can use for pain after the surgery. You can …
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… Skin Cancer: Protecting Your Skin Actionset Overview Excessive exposure to the sun and its ultraviolet … UV radiation Loose-fitting long-sleeved clothing that covers as much of the skin as possible Clothing that has sun … can be cured if found and treated early. If it is not discovered or treated until too late, it can spread throughout …
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… Your Child and the Dentist On this page: Overview Overview Choosing a dentist A visit to the dentist can be a … fears, it may be helpful to prepare him or her to limit or overcome any anxiety. This first visit can set the tone for …
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… Aortobifemoral Bypass Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview How It Is Done What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview An aortobifemoral bypass is surgery to redirect … 6 weeks. But you will likely need 2 to 3 months to fully recover. You will probably need to take at least 4 to 6 weeks …
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… Care for an Indwelling Urinary Catheter On this page: Overview Overview A urinary catheter is a flexible plastic tube … and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview A urinary catheter is a flexible plastic tube …
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… may include: Gender-affirming hormones. Puberty-blocking medicines. Gender-affirming surgeries. If you have gender … may include: Gender-affirming hormones. Puberty-blocking medicines. Gender-affirming surgeries. If you have gender …
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… Gallbladder Surgery for Gallstones On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview In open gallbladder surgery (cholecystectomy), the … of pregnancy. Have a major bleeding disorder or use medicines to prevent blood clotting (blood thinners or …
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… have a more serious or chronic voice problem, you may need medicines, surgery, voice therapy, or a combination of … have a more serious or chronic voice problem, you may need medicines, surgery, voice therapy, or a combination of …
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… Contact Lenses: Dry Eyes On this page: Overview Overview Not having enough tears (dry eye) is caused by a … contact lenses. Eye diseases, other diseases, and certain medicines can also cause dry eyes. What are the symptoms of …
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… Quit-Smoking Programs On this page: Overview Overview A good quit-tobacco program can help you quit by … low-cost. Others cost more. Some provincial health plans cover the cost of quit-tobacco programs. Telephone programs …
