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Head Lice – Help!!!

Every parent’s heart sinks when they receive the dreaded note from school warning about head lice. Don’t worry – Jane Brennan from Brennan’s Life Pharmacy in Donabate is here to to give us advice and tips. The first thing to do is to check the child’s head. You will need some tea tree conditioner, a... Read more >

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Are You SunSmart?

We ask Jane Brennan from Brennan’s Life Pharmacy Donabate how to make the most of great sunny summer days whilst protecting our skin from harmful rays. Jane says “The Irish Cancer Society SunSmart program has great guidelines to keep us safe. See below for some useful tips and advice” Ways to protect your skin: Shade... Read more >

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Pollen Highs & Watery Eyes

Pollen Highs & Watery Eyes… Talk to Jane Brennan, your Hay Fever Expert in Donabate Are your eyes itchy, red or watery? Is your throat scratchy? Are you sneezing? Do you have itchy ears, nose or mouth? Do you have a blocked or runny nose? Do you wake up feeling exhausted? Hay fever can cause... Read more >

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Articles in Non-Hodgkin lymphoma

NHS Choices - Introduction

(03/04/2014)

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is an uncommon cancer that develops in the lymphatic system, which is a network of vessels and glands spread throughout your body.

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NHS Choices - Symptoms of non-Hodgkin lymphoma

(03/04/2014)

The most common symptom of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a painless swelling in a lymph node, usually in the neck, armpit or groin.

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NHS Choices - Causes of non-Hodgkin lymphoma

(03/04/2014)

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is caused by a change (mutation) in the DNA of white blood cells called lymphocytes, although the exact reason why this happens is not known.

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NHS Choices - Diagnosing non-Hodgkin lymphoma

(03/04/2014)

If you see your GP with symptoms of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, they will ask about your health and carry out a simple physical examination.

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NHS Choices - Treating non-Hodgkin lymphoma

(03/04/2014)

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is usually treated with cancer-killing medication or radiotherapy, although some people may not need treatment straight away.

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NHS Choices - Complications of non-Hodgkin lymphoma

(03/04/2014)

Some people treated for non-Hodgkin lymphoma experience long-term problems, even if they have been cured.

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