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#Sex hormone symptoms and cancer

Breast swelling (gynaecomastia)

By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

Some hormone therapies for prostate cancer can cause swelling and tenderness in the breasts. This is gynaecomastia (pronounced guy-nee-co-mass-tee-ah). What is gynaecomastia? Gynaecomastia is swelling or enlargement of the breast in men. What causes breast swelling in men with prostate cancer? Hormone therapy is a common treatment for prostate cancer. This can change the balance of hormones in your body and cause breast tissue to grow. What is the treatment for gynaecomastia? You might have radiotherapy, a drug called tamoxifen or surgery to remove the breast tissue. Talk to your doctor about what is best for you. Why does hormone

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#J #Joint diseases and problems

Joint pain and swelling

By Sama Mohamed

Key facts Swollen joints happen when there is fluid in the tissues around the joints. Joint pain and swelling can affect more than one joint at a time. Joint pain and swelling are often accompanied by stiffness, aches and a feeling of heat or warmth. Acute joint pain usually comes on quickly and does not last long. Chronic joint pain and swelling may be caused by a ‘rheumatic’ condition — a condition that affects your joints, bones and muscles. What is joint pain and swelling? Swollen joints happen when there is fluid in the tissues around the joints. It can

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