Gert has Breast Cancer Scare Again. WARNING!

[mcmich]

Very true.

[cookie1]

Gert I am only skimming the forum on 3G and you certainly caught my eye and made me stop. THANK GOODNESS ALL IS OK. I hope your pap smears are up to date.

MJ you are a naughty, naughty girl. I'm glad you have made the appointment.
I was with DH the other day when he had THAT examination. Afterwards I wished that the doctors could get that sort of information from females with the pap smear. He was able to tell size, smoothness and stuff which I thought was pretty good for a few minutes of discomfort.

With all Gert's scares I have been good and rung about my bumoscopy as it is well and truly due. I have something to look forward to when we return from SA.

[Amanda]

Congrats on a close shave Gert - may they continue!

I'm all up to speed with mammograms, pap smears, skin checks but have been dragging my heels about getting to the bum doctor.  I soooo hate the prep for a colonoscopy.  Too busy with the conference organisation at this stage, but probably need to make it a present for myself in the new year.   

Gert - have you seen the new research on the impact regular mushroom intake can have on cancer?  It's very interesting.
http://www.lambsearsandhoney.com/2012/10/mushrooms-go-pink-in-october/

[Amy :-)]

All the tests available now are so valuable. I'm so glad we have them even if they are uncomfortable. They must save thousands of lives every year.

But my mum and I are very frustrated at my SD because he threw his bowel screening kit in the bin without even opening it

[gertbysea]

Oh whew!

Okay, I haven't had a mammogram since I was 35 after mum was diagnosed. It was so horrific, I never went back. I've just received my letter as the van is coming to Katanning in October. You made me do it, I'm booking an appt.

NOT looking forward to it.

This made my day MJ. A mammogram  is nothing these days. No film. All digital. About 7 minutes all up. Your breast is squashed nor more than a few seconds and the discomfort is minimal.

Now that is sorted is your PAP smear up to to date!  LOL!

Gert

[gertbysea]

Yes being a man is easy 

You wouldn't say that if you worked in a urology ward.

I loved urology sessions in the OT!

Gert

[gertbysea]

All the tests available now are so valuable. I'm so glad we have them even if they are uncomfortable. They must save thousands of lives every year.

But my mum and I are very frustrated at my SD because he threw his bowel screening kit in the bin without even opening it

That is the silliest thing I ever heard. Non invasive, totally private and so easy even a man can do it ALL BY HIMSELF? .  That is selfish and stupid to boot. Tell him Gert said so Amy.

And every taxpayer pays for it. Shame on him for wasting it.

Gert

[gertbysea]

Gert - have you seen the new research on the impact regular mushroom intake can have on cancer?  It's very interesting.
http://www.lambsearsandhoney.com/2012/10/mushrooms-go-pink-in-october/

Very interesting Amanda . Thank goodness Imlove mushrooms and we eat them frequently.

I love  the idea of a gift to yourself of a colonoscopy. The prep,is not so bad these days. My daughter has one every 6 months for her Crohns.

Gert

[Amy :-)]

You know whats even more silly Gert? He has a strong family history of bowel cancer. He just says he doesn't want to know F***!!!

That is selfish and stupid to boot. Tell him Gert said so Amy.

I will tell him as soon as he gets home from work. And I'll tell him no more cakes until he does it!!

[mcmich]

I loved urology sessions in the OT!

Gert

Urology would be a lot better when the pt's are asleep.
I like rad prosties but hate TURP'S. All that irrigation and big catheters....the worse is the men are fiddling where they shouldn't be and then have to touch your arm or hand while asking you a question...YUCK!

[gertbysea]

You know whats even more silly Gert? He has a strong family history of bowel cancer. He just says he doesn't want to know F***!!!

That is selfish and stupid to boot. Tell him Gert said so Amy.

I will tell him as soon as he gets home from work. And I'll tell him no more cakes until he does it!!

If that we're my DH I would not be feeding him anything . Not muh you can do with a SD. No cure for STUPID  either.

Gert

[gertbysea]

I loved urology sessions in the OT!

Gert

Urology would be a lot better when the pt's are asleep.
I like rad prosties but hate TURP'S. All that irrigation and big catheters....the worse is the men are fiddling where they shouldn't be and then have to touch your arm or hand while asking you a question...YUCK!

Nursing can be a messy dirty business. LOL!

[mcmich]

Yep, give me girly bits any day.

[Amy :-)]

Not muh you can do with a SD. No cure for STUPID  either.

Gert

I could hide the TV remote controls until he does it

Who ever eventually discovers a cure for STUPID is going to be a millionaire!!!!

[Yvette]

Amy you go girl