Understanding Advanced Breast Cancer Treatment
Medically reviewed. Lillie Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG Source link
Medically reviewed. Lillie Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG Source link
Lee Pearson wasn’t going to let anything delay the Caribbean summer vacation she and her husband had planned for years. Despite seeing blood in her urine for months and an increased urge to urinate, Pearson, who was 71 at the time and was Black, felt she could wait before contacting a healthcare provider (HCP). “I …
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If you’re reading this, you’re most likely pregnant, so first of all – congratulations! You’re also likely experiencing a urinary tract infection, one of the most uncomfortable sensations known to humans. We are sorry for that. Pregnancy comes with all sorts of changes, many of which can be incredibly uncomfortable. Back pain, gas, peeing all …
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It can be difficult to understand exactly what your body needs, and even then it changes often. Understanding these needs can be even more complex for people struggling with symptoms of chronic inflammation. Fatigue, achy muscles, skin conditions, gastrointestinal problems, insomnia and weight fluctuations are all signs that you may be experiencing chronic inflammation. At …
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Candice Morgan blamed her bouts of dizziness from hunger or fatigue. Detroit, Michigan-based IT specialist, despite taking a pregnancy test, knew she was not pregnant. Ten days later, he went to the hospital, where doctors did a CT scan and kept him overnight for observation. The next day, doctors requested an MRI and confirmed his …
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Eleven years ago Isis* revealed that the vast majority of sexually active people HPVvirus that causes cervical cancer, at some point in their life. That’s why she was totally shocked in 2010 when a routine Pap test revealed abnormal cells that turned out to be precancerous. Fortunately, Isis was diligent in screening for cervical cancer …
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Vaginal and yeast infections are something no one looks forward to. Our readers have confirmed this by asking numerous questions on the same topic, so we’ve decided to write down the questions you get asked most often. Can wearing pads every day cause a yeast infection? Can panty shirts cause thrush? Can wearing pantyhose cause …
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If you have a vagina, you’ve likely had some type of vaginal or vulvar discomfort in your lifetime. From diaper rash urinary tract infections with bacterial vaginosis with yeast infections, this is a pretty accurate set of equipment we have. It may not surprise you that vaginas are allergic. Maybe you have experienced this yourself. …
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Despite the many benefits it offers to humans, modern medicine is not perfect. Some of the drugs and tools we later found did serious harm to those who took them. Let’s take DES for example. DES or diethylstilbestrolis a synthetic form of estrogen that is prescribed to pregnant people as a way to prevent miscarriages. …
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