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… factors and who do not have any symptoms of thyroid problems—which include an underactive thyroid gland ( hypothyroidism ), an … be screened for thyroid problems. In Canada, screening is not recommended for people who do …
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… HIV Screening Osteoporosis Screening Prostate Cancer Screening Screening for … HIV Screening Osteoporosis Screening Prostate Cancer Screening Screening for …
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… my baby screened? A small spot of your baby’s blood can be used to get important information … the laboratory at BC Children’s hospital for testing. The same blood sample is used to … leaves the hospital, or by your midwife at home if you have a home birth. What if I go …
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… symptoms may include pain or trouble swallowing. Or your voice may be hoarse. How is it … radioactive iodine , and thyroid hormone therapy. It may include radiation therapy, … can also help keep thyroid cancer from coming back. Sometimes treatment includes radiation …
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… Overview Your risk for colorectal cancer gets higher as you get older. If … People who have an increased risk for colorectal cancer may need to be tested sooner or … Cancer Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Sigmoidoscopy (Anoscopy, …
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… aortic aneurysms, or AAAs, never cause problems. But sometimes they burst, which is … spread on your belly. Then a small hand-held device is pressed against your belly and moved … spread on your belly. Then a small hand-held device is pressed against your belly and moved …
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… Breast Cancer Screening: When Should I Start Having Mammograms? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare … are at average risk for breast cancer. It is not for women who are at high risk. If you … This means you may need more tests—such as another mammogram, a breast ultrasound, or a …
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Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are …
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… them. Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for Birth Defects? 1 Get the Facts 2 … test. You may decide not to have any tests. Or, you may want to have a diagnostic … diagnostic test, then you can skip screening tests and decide whether to have chorionic …
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… Genetic (HFE) Screening? Screening tests help your doctor look for a certain … treatable stage. Hemochromatosis gene (HFE) testing is done to check to see if a person is … to develop hereditary hemochromatosis. This test checks whether you are a carrier of the …
