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Prostate cancer screening can save lives

Posted by heavyphil @heavyphil, Mar 23 9:26am

A 20 yr european study (ERSPC) finds that men who routinely avoid screening have a 45% increase in death from prostate cancer.
If anyone can post this link (I don’t know how and would appreciate learning how) I think it will help us all remember the flip side of wishing we never got screened. Woke me up, for sure!!
Phil

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surftohealth88 | @surftohealth88 | Apr 2 2:54pm
In reply to @clandeboye1 "@surfohealth88 Have you ever requested a copy of your doctor visit reports .? You will be..." + (show)
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@surfohealth88 Have you ever requested a copy of your doctor visit reports .?
You will be SHOCKED what they write to protect their a --s . You will think you are reading someone elses report .
A CAUTION : If you use your doctors word only and you are filling out an INSURANCE POLICY based on his verbage only . SURPRISE , SURPRISE - if you have a claim the innsurance carrier will access your " WRITTEN VISIT REPORT " and often deny your claim , as you entered an incorrect insurance question , based on the doctors ' VERBAGE ONLY " .
When you leave the doctors office - Do you know what he writes in you official medical records ? ?? From a wise , long in the tooth . practiced : Personal Injury Lawyer .

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Yes, I now know what is written but how can I dispute "notes" lol. It would be mine word against hers, I have no energy to dispute with her my "nose and throat being examined" when in fact I had surgical mask on for the duration of the whole "exam" lol , etc. I learned very early on not to rely on medical professionals keeping my interest in mind so I was always super vigilant . This was the first time in my life that I decided to trust doctor ( my husband's urologist) since he was highly recommended by my husband's cardiologist and that was cardinal mistake : (((.

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clandeboye1 | @clandeboye1 | Apr 2 4:25pm
In reply to @surftohealth88 "Yes, I now know what is written but how can I dispute "notes" lol. It would..." + (show)
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Yes, I now know what is written but how can I dispute "notes" lol. It would be mine word against hers, I have no energy to dispute with her my "nose and throat being examined" when in fact I had surgical mask on for the duration of the whole "exam" lol , etc. I learned very early on not to rely on medical professionals keeping my interest in mind so I was always super vigilant . This was the first time in my life that I decided to trust doctor ( my husband's urologist) since he was highly recommended by my husband's cardiologist and that was cardinal mistake : (((.

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surftohealth88 Yess you can absolutely challenge the notes written in your medical history As amatter of fact , several years ago , I had an experience where my notes contained a medical condition -- Not mine , A patient with the same name , except my middle name .

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Sicetnon3 | @sicernon3 | Apr 4 9:27am
In reply to @surftohealth88 "I would just like to add (as Debbie Downer ) that if your doctor sucks regular..." + (show)
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I would just like to add (as Debbie Downer ) that if your doctor sucks regular visits won't make any difference *sigh. So, yes, go every year BUT make sure your doctor is top-notch ! I personally go to physical every year and it is useless visit every single time. She basically only checks my cholesterol and thyroid level and than chit chat with me for an hour. When I come home and read online her "medical notes" I always have a good laugh since "on paper" I was examined from top of head to the bottom of my feet ! Even breast exam was supposedly performed !!! I mean, hilarious XP . Previous doctor was the same way BTW. So I pay for complete blood-work myself and for urine analysis in local Lab. and do regular mammogram and "hope for the best". AND, don't even start me with my husband's failed surveillance for PC .

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Perhaps Dr. Chitchat feels comfortable putting aside her professional demeanor and just likes to talk to you as a friend. You may be helping her more than she is helping you, which can be a priceless thing. This might be a good forum for your husband. Does he belong?

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surftohealth88 | @surftohealth88 | Apr 4 2:25pm
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@sicernon3

Perhaps Dr. Chitchat feels comfortable putting aside her professional demeanor and just likes to talk to you as a friend. You may be helping her more than she is helping you, which can be a priceless thing. This might be a good forum for your husband. Does he belong?

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I guess that is the case, I just wish she at least palpates and probes and looks into things while talking lol. Actually I had such doctors that would spend good amount of time talking to me but examining me at the same time , which is nice. I had one cute doctor that insisted on "praying" with me (yes, with no initiation on my side by any means, nor praying was about my affliction), I guess people feel relaxed and comfortable around me to be themselves.
Anyhow , I am here by proxy for my husband. He is working full time and he has 2 projects "on side" and I also try to worry instead of him and filtrate information so I can present to him only positive and helpful things. Also, at this point I get at this forum great emotional support so I do not burden my husband with my worries. He is happy-go-lucky person and I am making sure he stays that way as long as possible.

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Sicetnon3 | @sicernon3 | Apr 4 5:49pm

I think if she already feels comfortable with you there might be no harm in encouraging a more thorough exam. These days it seems common for patients to advocate for themselves, so I might give it a shot. Anyway, your husband is lucky to have you on his side. My best to both of you.

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