Why isn’t breast cancer screening (mammography) done through your GP? The short answer is .. it could be. Some cancer screening is done through your GP, like cervical cancer smear. But for historical reasons, this is not true of breast cancer. There is a national NHS Breast Screening Programme, which organises mammography, which are x-rays […]
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What exactly are vitamins and why do we need them? In this article we will describe what exactly are vitamins – and why do we need them. Definition – vitamins are organic compounds which are needed in small quantities to sustain life. An organic compound is one that contains carbon. When an organism (living thing) […]
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What can I not I take with me to a mental health ward? This will vary depending on where you are staying in hospital and risk assessments on that ward. There are a number of items that may not be permitted on the ward, due to a risk that they could be used to harm […]
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What does a positive BRCA test mean? Positive test for the BRCA gene mutation (change) This means you have inherited a variant on the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. This means you have a higher lifetime risk of developing breast or ovarian cancer. It does not mean that you WILL develop cancer. Negative test for the […]
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Should I have a BRCA test? What are BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes? BRCA1 and BRCA2 are examples of genes that raise your cancer risk if they become altered. If you have a fault (mutation) in BRCA (“BRAH-kuh”) genes 1 or 2, your risk of developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer is significantly increased. The genes […]
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In bed think about three good things that happened today Three Good Things (TGT) is a Positive Psychology intervention that involves you reflecting on the good things that happened to you during the day. When you have had a tough day at work, school, college or at home, it is easy to focus on and […]
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When should I see a doctor about hay fever? What is hay fever? Hay fever is an allergic reaction to pollen, typically when it comes into contact with your mouth, nose, eyes and throat. Pollen is a fine powder from plants. If affects children and teenagers more than adults. Hay fever is one of the […]
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When should I see a doctor about sunburn? What is sunburn? Sunburn is burn to the skin caused by sunlight. It is the skin’s reaction to too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. You can see sunlight and feel heat (infrared radiation), but you can’t see or feel UV radiation. And it […]
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When should I see a doctor about a sore throat? Sore throats are very common and usually nothing to worry about. They normally get better by themselves within a week. And you do not usually need to see a doctor. When to see a doctor (e.g. GP or Urgent Treatment Centre, UTC) But, if you […]
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When should I see a doctor about a graze? You do not need to see a doctor about a graze. They heal quickly anyway – usually within a week. A graze (or abrasion) takes place when just the top layers of skin are scraped off. Grazes, also called abrasions, are usually a harmless scrape of […]
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