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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When should I see a doctor about a burn? Most minor burns can be looked after at home. So you do not need to see a doctor. How to treat a minor burn To treat a minor burn, run cool tap water over the affected area for up to 15 minutes. If that’s not possible, […]
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Should I have a PSA test? Yes. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men besides skin cancer, and 40 percent of cases affect men before the age of 65 years. Nearly 99 percent of prostate cases, however, are treatable – if they are caught early. So don’t panic if your PSA is elevated. […]
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What are the most common causes of sepsis? In this article we will describe what are the most common causes of sepsis. A bit of background first. What is sepsis? Sepsis is a rare but serious complication of an infection. It is the body’s extreme response to an infection. It is a life-threatening medical emergency […]
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