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Healthy eating
… lower your risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer, help manage your weight, and improve your overall … (call 8-1-1 ) or at:  www.healthlinkBC.ca/healthy-eating Cancer Prevention Eating Guidelines  www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthy-eating/cancer-prevention-eating-guidelines Call 8-1-1 to get a copy …
Medical tests
… and tissues. In some cases, MRI can tell if a tumour is non-cancerous (benign) or cancerous (malignant). Check lower abdominal and pelvic … are found, such as tumours that could be either benign or cancerous. Signs of infection may be present. A collection …
Health topics
… include heart surgery, lung disease, or an overactive thyroid gland. What are the symptoms? Some people feel … Having heart surgery or other open-chest surgery. Hyperthyroidism . Lung disease, such as COPD or pneumonia. … . A blood test. You may have a blood test to check for hyperthyroidism . Learn more Ambulatory Electrocardiogram (EKG) …
Medical tests
… surgery. Watch for changes in the size of a cyst or a non-cancerous lump (fibroadenoma). See how far cancer has spread in a breast. Check your breasts if you … surgery. Watch for changes in the size of a cyst or a non-cancerous lump (fibroadenoma). See how far cancer has spread …
Medical tests
… range. This test is not usually used to find testicular cancer . If your doctor thinks you may have cancer, you will probably have an open surgical procedure … range. This test is not usually used to find testicular cancer . If your doctor thinks you may have cancer, you will …
Medical tests
… conditions, such as kidney failure and some types of cancer, may use up folate quickly. They may need their blood … food, such as people with alcohol use disorder , certain cancers, or an eating disorder. Folate … conditions, such as kidney failure and some types of cancer, may use up folate quickly. They may need their blood …
Health topics
… may be a sign of a serious problem, such as an infection or cancer. How are they diagnosed? Your doctor will ask about … of infection. A Pap or HPV test. This screens for cervical cancer. Blood tests. These can check for anemia, a bleeding … may be a sign of a serious problem, such as an infection or cancer. How are they diagnosed? Your doctor will ask about …
Health topics
… including liver, brain, heart, stomach Increased risk of cancer, including liver, breast, throat and stomach cancers Increased risk of stroke and heart disease High …
Medications
… side effects. This medication should be used only to treat cancer or severe diseases caused by an overactive immune … causes side effects due to the rapid destruction of cancer cells (tumor lysis syndrome). To lower your risk, … doctor. Uses Methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, non-Hodgkin's …
Health topics
… information section Health Topics Asbestos and Lung Cancer Avoiding Mercury in Fish Black Lung Disease Carbon … information section Health Topics Asbestos and Lung Cancer Avoiding Mercury in Fish Black Lung Disease Carbon …