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Can having breast or ovarian cancer increase my risk of other cancers?
It depends; having breast or ovarian cancer with no family history of cancer generally will not... Full Answer12/31/1969
How is prediabetes diagnosed?
Prediabetes is diagnosed by a fasting blood sugar of 100 to 125 mg/dL. Full Answer12/31/1969
How is diabetes diagnosed?
In order to have a diagnosis of diabetes, your fasting blood sugar needs to be greater than or... Full Answer12/31/1969
Can I prevent germ cell cancer if I have a family history of the disease?
When a very specific type of cancer like that runs in a family, there can be a genetic cause to... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is the difference between a mastectomy and a lumpectomy?
The difference between lumpectomy (LY) and mastectomy (MY) is the amount of breast tissue... Full Answer12/31/1969
How many lymph nodes are removed during an axillary dissection?
The number of lymph nodes removed during an axillary dissection varies greatly. There is no set... Full Answer12/31/1969
What should I do if I find a lump in my breast?
I would not be too concerned if you find a lump as not all lumps are cancerous. Women can have... Full Answer12/31/1969
Can wearing a bra cause breast cancer?
I have never seen an association between bra use or time of use and breast cancer risk. To be... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are the symptoms of ovarian cancer?
Some women describe ovarian cancer symptoms as similar to normal menstrual symptoms. Sometimes... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can I help reduce my risk of ovarian cancer?
A well-balanced diet and exercise can help prevent cancers from occurring. With respect to... Full Answer12/31/1969
Can I play basketball if I have diabetes?
If you have diabetes, as long as your doctor has given you the okay to play basketball, you... Full Answer12/31/1969
How much insulin should I take per day if I have diabetes?
There is no maximum to the amount of insulin that you can or should be injecting. However,... Full Answer12/31/1969
Can exercise help improve my blood sugar levels if I have prediabetes?
Exercise can definitely improve your blood sugar if you have prediabetes, but you may also need... Full Answer12/31/1969
Can drinking soda cause me to gain weight?
Regular soda is very high in calories and simple carbohydrates (sugar) which can absolutely... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can weather changes affect my blood sugar levels if I have diabetes?
Weather changes may affect your blood sugar. In hot weather, you may be more dehydrated, which... Full Answer12/31/1969
