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… higher doses, and patients with non-small cell lung cancer who have received certain other chemotherapy drugs … receiving docetaxel. Uses This medication is used to treat cancer (such as breast, lung, prostate, stomach, and head/neck cancer). Docetaxel is a member of a family of drugs called …
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… biopsy of the cervix may be done after a cervical cancer screening test found a problem. It may be done: To … removal of the uterus (hysterectomy). The biopsy may show cancer that has grown deep into the cervical tissue ( cervical cancer ). Further treatment, such as surgery, radiation, or …
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… needs. Uses This medication is used to treat prostate cancer and cancer that has spread to bones. Radium Ra 223 dichloride is a radioactive drug. It works by building up in certain cancer cells and causing them to die. How To Use This …
Medications
… Uses This medication is used to treat men with prostate cancer. Flutamide belongs to a class of drugs known as … Testosterone, a natural hormone, helps prostate cancer to grow and spread. Flutamide works by blocking the … thereby slowing the growth and spread of prostate cancer. How To Use Read the Patient Information Leaflet …
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… impulses through the heart. Examples include having a low thyroid level (hypothyroidism) or an electrolyte imbalance, such as too much … slow heart rate. If another medical problem, such as hypothyroidism or an electrolyte imbalance, is causing a slow …
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… neuropathy. Examples are diabetes, vitamin deficiencies, thyroid disease, and kidney problems. How is it treated? … neuropathy. Examples are diabetes, vitamin deficiencies, thyroid disease, and kidney problems. How is it treated? …
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… levels also may be caused by: Addison's disease . Decreased thyroid hormone levels ( hypothyroidism ). A tumour in the pituitary gland . Liver … levels also may be caused by: Addison's disease . Decreased thyroid hormone levels ( hypothyroidism ). A tumour in the …
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… include anemia (not having enough red blood cells) and thyroid problems. Extremely high blood pressure, which can … include anemia (not having enough red blood cells) and thyroid problems. Extremely high blood pressure, which can …
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… believe that this damage is a factor in the development of cancer and other conditions. You are exposed to free … or prevention of some medical conditions, such as some cancers, macular degeneration, Alzheimer's disease, and some … believe that this damage is a factor in the development of cancer and other conditions. You are exposed to free …
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… uterus and your vagina. Almost all cervical polyps are non-cancerous (benign). Most cervical polyps are first … an unusual appearance. Almost all cervical polyps are non-cancerous (benign). Your doctor may decide to send the polyp … uterus and your vagina. Almost all cervical polyps are non-cancerous (benign). Most cervical polyps are first …