Discovering that you have cancer of any kind can be shocking, but when you have skin cancer, being able to see the cancerous cells on your skin can be even more frightening. You may be eager to begin treatment so that you can get rid of the cancer, but be unsure what kind of treatment your doctor may recommend. Here are some treatments that your dermatologist might want to discuss with you.
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If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you may already have enough to worry about without the additional fear of osteoporosis. Unfortunately, although these two conditions may not be directly related, type 2 diabetes can contribute to the development of osteoporosis in a number of ways. This risk is particularly high if you are an older woman who is already more vulnerable to osteoporosis. Read on to learn more about the link between these two diseases and what you can do to minimize the health effects of both.
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If you've ignored those tiny bluish veins on your legs because they are barely noticeable, now is the time to get them removed. Those tiny veins can become large unsightly bulges that start to affect the circulation in your legs. Besides the appearance, you then have health problems to deal with. Here is why varicose veins become a health issue and how they can be treated.
When Varicose Veins Affect Circulation
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Some men are resistant to having a prostate cancer screening because they are afraid of a positive result. The truth is, if detected early, prostate cancer can be cured. There are a number of prostate cancer treatment options and the sooner you start treatment, the better are your chances for getting rid of the cancer completely. Here are some of the current ways that prostate cancer can be treated.
Active Surveillance
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Marriage is something that can be very wonderful, but it is rarely something that is easy. Marriage can be especially hard, though, when one spouse suffers from depression. If you are the spouse who is suffering from anxiety and depression, you may want to seek help for yourself and for your marriage. Your depression might be hard for you to live with, but you may forget that it also affects your spouse.
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