Facts you should know about pregnancy planning Share Your Story Picture of a fetus at 12 weeks Many women choose to start pregnancy planning prior to conception so that they may minimize possible toxic exposures to the fetus. Women or couples with an increased risk or family history of genetic (inherited) diseases may undergo genetic …
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Pancreatic cancer begins in the tissues of the pancreas which is an organ located behind the stomach. Pancreatic cancer begins in the tissues of the pancreas which is an organ located behind the stomach. Pancreatic cancer occurs when the normal cells mutate and grow out of control forming a tumor. Pancreatic cancer spreads quickly and has a poor prognosis because …
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When cells in the kidney become malignant or cancerous, they grow out of control forming a tumor, in one or both kidneys, resulting in kidney cancer. When cells in the kidney become malignant or cancerous, they grow out of control forming a tumor, in one or both kidneys, resulting in kidney cancer. In adults, renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the …
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Facts you should know about sick building syndrome Sick building syndrome is believed by some to be an illness caused by unknown agents in buildings. Sick building syndrome is a controversial subject because many experts do not think it is a true syndrome. Sick building syndrome has no known cause, however, known causes of illness such as lead poisoning, formaldehyde …
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If you had a minor (decompressive) laminectomy, you may return to lighter activities such as sedentary work or housekeeping within a few days to weeks. If you had a minor (decompressive) laminectomy, you may return to lighter activities such as sedentary work or housekeeping within a few days to weeks. However, if you had another major procedure along with a …
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An endometrial carcinoma, also commonly referred to as uterine cancer, means cancer of the lining of the uterus (endometrium). An endometrial carcinoma, also commonly referred to as uterine cancer, means cancer of the lining of the uterus (endometrium). It is the most common cancer of the female reproductive system. It usually causes signs and symptoms in its earlier stages. The …
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The rectum is the terminal part of the large intestine. The rectum is the terminal part of the large intestine. The function of the rectum is to store feces till they are expelled from the body. Rectal cancer usually develops over years. Doctors do not know precisely what causes it. Rectal cancer begins when changes (mutations) in the DNA of …
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How can I tell if it is PMS or if I am pregnant? Readers Comments 14 Share Your Story PMS symptoms and signs sometimes mimic those of pregnancy. Many women have difficulty figuring out if they are pregnant, have PMS, or are about to start their period. The most common signs and symptoms of early pregnancy, PMS, and the start …
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Breast cancer develops in the cells of the breasts and can spread to other parts of the body (metastasis). Breast cancer develops in the cells of the breasts and can spread to other parts of the body (metastasis). It is one of the most common cancers diagnosed in women in the US. Although extremely rare, breast cancer can sometimes occur in men. Breast cancer forms when …
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Bladder cancer is cancer that begins in the cells of the urinary bladder. Bladder cancer is cancer that begins in the cells of the urinary bladder. The urinary bladder is a hollow muscular organ in the lower abdomen that is responsible for the storage of urine filtered by the kidneys. Bladder cancer is a common urologic cancer that has the …
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