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What are the different causes for rheumatoid arthritis?
What are the different causes for rheumatoid arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition causing inflammation that leads to pain and stiffness in the joint. Apart from these, other symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis include swelling, fatigue, weight loss, poor appetite, loss of function and redness in the affected joints, fever and anaemia. Unlike other types of arthritis,
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Is cervical cancer curable?
Is cervical cancer curable? Cervical cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the lining of the cervix. The cervix is part of the female reproductive system and is located in the lower part of the womb, forming the opening from the womb to the vagina. Cervical cancer remains one of the most common
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Ovarian Cancer: Symptoms & Diagnosis
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How can you tell if you have ovarian cancer?
How can you tell if you have ovarian cancer? Common Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer Ovarian cancer does come with symptoms, but they are often very subtle and easily mistaken for other, more common problems. In some rare cases, early stage ovarian cancers may produce symptoms, but in the majority of women these don’t show up
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Can stage IV cervical cancer be cured?
Can stage IV cervical cancer be cured? Patients diagnosed with stage IV cervical cancer can be broadly divided into two groups. Patients with disease that is locally confined, but involves adjacent organs in the pelvis, such as the rectum and bladder, have localized stage IVA cervical cancer. Other patients have disease that has spread to
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