How long since you checked?

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  SpicyKale

  5 years ago

  Mr here... Booked in for a skin cancer check in January, plus a general once over and lube change. The medical clinic actually rang me to remind me to make a booking! Got to love a place that believes in preventative medicine. They've just set up a small cardio gym for free use by their patients too👍 I moved from a much bigger clinic in the next town over, after realising in ten years of going there I'd never had my blood pressure or any ob's done!

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  RHP User

  5 years ago

  Yearly skin check, 6 monthly blood works, oh and now 50 get free mamograms yeah. Learnt that only you know your body best. If u notice changes and your GP says no thats normal. You dont have to accept that. I didnt and insisted on a referral. Turns out early stage uterine cancer. Lucky Im stubborn and still here to talk about it.

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  RHP User

  5 years ago

  Love that your new clinic gave such a personal touch as ringing, so proactive, as you say. All the best with your skin test in the New Year. Peachy

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  RHP User

  5 years ago

  Quoting '1969_Model' Yearly skin check, 6 monthly blood works, oh and now 50 get free mamograms yeah. Learnt that only you know your body best. If u notice changes and your GP says no thats normal. You dont have to accept that. I didnt and insisted on a referral. Turns out early stage uterine cancer. Lucky Im stubborn and still here to talk about it. I'm booked on for a follow up yearly check tomorrow already though. I'm very happy to be able to tell your stubborn self that. Peachy

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  SpicyKale

  5 years ago

  Thanks Peachy😊 Like a lot of us in the lifestyle we love a good nude beach... can't be too careful! It's interesting to see the difference in philosophy between the different medical practices. The previous one had all the bells and whistles, multimillion dollar centre, very much driven by $$$. The current one is old and run down, but they're ultra proactive and they bulk bill! A bit off topic, but an interesting debate

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  ladylover

  5 years ago

  Thanks for the reminder peachy!

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  RHP User

  5 years ago

  I rarely check anything, I just hope if it’s going to take me it takes me quickly. Ms Phoenix.

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  RHP User

  5 years ago

  I get skin check from dermatologist when the GP deems it necessary, Any odd skin things that look or behave oddly it's straight to GP, most are benign but I'm getting a few scars now from the suss ones. Haven't had anything removed yet that was a diagnosed melanoma just a few precautionary ones. I do the government shit on a stick test when they send it. If regular masturbation is indeed good for warding off prostate cancer I'm well safe !Once a year I go to GP and get all the free tests going, we just make something up like headaches and stomach pain and do the lot as a precaution, seems I could live on whale blubber and not lift my cholesterol, gotta be happy with that, must be the sardines on toast snacks or porridge breakfasts.Only nagging complaint I have is lower back pain, which no amount of stretching, pilates, or all manner of strengthening regime can shift. I'm seriously thinking of trying carnivore diet for a couple of weeks, ala Jordon Peterson.

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  RHP User

  5 years ago

  And not too far off to consider where we're best off taking ourselves for those tests? When I first found the first lump in one of my breasts last year I was a bit panicked that it was taking ages to go through the system to get to the breast clinic so I booked in for a core sample after the results of the fine needle biopsy showed changes. That ended up being a fiasco after we borrowed $400 or so to cover the cost, drove for close to an hour to attend the appointment only for the Dr to be unable to perform the test which she blamed on the gun. It seems likely she just wasn't experienced enough was what the breast clinic staff concluded (I heard another story about the treatment at the private clinic yesterday, terrible customer treatment). We didn't have to pay for our fail thankfully. It cost me nothing to attend the public clinic in the hospital (beside parking fees), to attend appointments, to have all necessary tests, the surgery, pain relief afterwards and the last results which were benign but require yearly tests now. The people in the breast clinic were wonderful and experts in their field, so sensitive and caring, Peachy

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  RHP User

  5 years ago

  Quoting 'Dragon_Phoenix' I rarely check anything, I just hope if it’s going to take me it takes me quickly. Ms Phoenix. Yes, I used to think much like you when I was your age! But when I'd had so many close calls myself in the last few decades only avoided by testing in regular areas and saw so many people go through it, I realised my chances of an easy out were incredibly slim! Age can change our perspectives. You I wish the best of luck for sure. Peachy

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  RHP User

  5 years ago

  Quoting 'usebi' I get skin check from dermatologist when the GP deems it necessary, Any odd skin things that look or behave oddly it's straight to GP, most are benign but I'm getting a few scars now from the suss ones. Haven't had anything removed yet that was a diagnosed melanoma just a few precautionary ones. I do the government shit on a stick test when they send it. If regular masturbation is indeed good for warding off prostate cancer I'm well safe !Once a year I go to GP and get all the free tests going, we just make something up like headaches and stomach pain and do the lot as a precaution, seems I could live on whale blubber and not lift my cholesterol, gotta be happy with that, must be the sardines on toast snacks or porridge breakfasts.Only nagging complaint I have is lower back pain, which no amount of stretching, pilates, or all manner of strengthening regime can shift. I'm seriously thinking of trying carnivore diet for a couple of weeks, ala Jordon Peterson. You're not doing too bad at all, hey, and your Dr sounds like a good one. Good for you, maintaining such a canny health regimen. Thank you for the reminder I'm long overdue for a skin check, Peachy

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  teamaj2

  5 years ago

  Peachy pearl Good post . A gentle reminder to people to take care and listen to our bodies . Sadly some doctors are flippant and negligent . My thoughts are find another doctor , if in doubt . I work at a natural health clinic . The Naturopaths/ Acupuncturists see many patients with cancer to help alleviate pain / discomfort that comes from cancer treatments . Their advice is , if in doubt always keep pursuing answers. Usebi back pain is debilitating. Have you considered an Osteopath ? A structural one not cranial and / or acupuncture. I find both invaluable . I’m quite diligent with health checks . Yearly skin checks at a dermatologist, regular breast ultrasounds on my breasts after a scare a few years ago , yearly bloods, regular dental cleans and check ups etc . Sadly I cannot say the same for my husband . ‘She’ll be right mate’ sadly isn’t always the case . Whilst here I’d like to say let’s all have not only a naughty fun time in 2020 but a healthy / safe one . Take care of ourselves and each other . Xx

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  RHP User

  5 years ago

  Several times now I've gone in with what I think is a nasty lumpy thing and the doc has said something like "no that's just a blah blah, we'll freeze that, but I don't like the look of this freckle, better biopsy that"What I'm trying to say is it needs an expert eye, it's risky relying on self or partner diagnosis.

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  RHP User

  5 years ago

  I lost my son (in-law) to a 2 year devastating battle... first hepatic and we removed the bile duct as it was the site of the original non-metastatic growth. Radiation/chemo and cells still in the blood.....of course, the companion cancer! Pancreatic was next and as is virtually always the case, three months almost to the day. Love ya and miss ya Todd. You were on hell of a man and I was proud to be part of your family. Dad back home in Oz........... ʗɱ Next question?

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  RHP User

  5 years ago

  Mammograms are funded in Australia from the age of 40. Cervical screening as a recommended. Curcumin is a magic anti-inflammation/anti-cancer vitamin. Don't buy turmeric as curcumin is the active ingredient. I swear by the this vitamin. Bowel screening is important when it comes in the post when you're 50. I paid to have have an endoscope and colonscope recently for peace of mind. Skin checks yearly especially as there are slow moving but devastating little simple skin cancers. Annual blood tests especially to look at cholesterol and glucose. Annual influenza vaccine. As required psychology and counselling. Regular blood pressure checks.

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  RHP User

  5 years ago

  In my mind, the conventional health system has it's moments but it is regimented a lot of the time and ignores important options. There are aware Drs though as well, as you say, those who can be flippant and negligent. I have the same with my hubby but as he has hit over 50 he has picked up at the idea lately as he sees and hears things himself. The Perth radio jock who delayed his bowel test has fired him up some, I kept his home kit all ready for this moment. Mind you, I don't think I can brag about my thoroughness though pap smears are a built in test I've made sure to have after early experiences of it's worth. My mammogram last year was only the second I'd ever had, and today as part of my follow up I had 2! Thanks for your experience shared, I'd love your post if I could. Peachy :-)

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  RHP User

  5 years ago

  I am all for having questionable stuff checked out professionally, it's better not to assume we're OK. I've only had one skin thing excised off my face because it was getting a bit large and uncomfortable. A bit like a smooth mole but if you pressed it the blood it was filled with would back off for a moment before refilling. It didn't look like a blood blister though don't get me wrong. Cheers, I'll speak to the doc about checking my skin. Peachy :-)

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  RHP User

  5 years ago

  Huge hugs is all I have to offer. Peachy xo

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  RHP User

  5 years ago

  We are blessed in this country for our health system that we have so many preventative tests in place at no direct cost to us. A shame so mach has changed over the years, easily available access to the health system was a lifesaver for me in the 70's. Your's is such a comprehensive post that I had to comment on that. Cheers, Peachy

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  RHP User

  5 years ago

  I had the follow up mammogram with contrast at the breast clinic today. It's the funniest thing I'd only ever had one mammogram back in my forties, one of the those funded by our government as mentioned by Sexybliss. It was only after I found a lump directly under my nipple on the right breast that I finally had a second one last year. Various ultrasounds and a lot of needles later, that lump is confirmed as cells that are changing. In the meantime my left breast was also checked and found to have two papillomas that are slow growing and only a threat if the cells start changing as I understand it. A late mammogram with contrast found a last lump that needed more needles and mammograms. The one lump in the left breast that looked threatening after all those tests is removed along with the first lump in the right breast and found to be benign leaving two to check in the left breast this year, 12 months later. Today's mammogram with contrast found the two papillomas from last year had grown by 1/2 a mm but no threat I gather. It was the new lump in the left breast that got all the attention with a rushed ultrasound and core sample taken after that. I asked the Dr I spoke to about the potential of a mastectomy in future if new threatening lumps kept presenting and the reply was that she'd only ever seen one woman with dense breasts like mine and she'd gone the removal route for the preventative option. I'd rather know the possibilities now than later. The people at the clinic are amazing, make your choices wisely people, I knew I mattered today as rushed as they were with so any other people with their own problems, some more serious than mine. One who I just cried for at the news she'd received. And guys, please don't think you're excluded from this threat by the way. Peachy

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  EarthQueen

  5 years ago

  Have been blasé' it's been about a year overdue. I've had many due to family history. I should get onto it. Good reminder.

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  RHP User

  5 years ago

  Do get onto that, 🍑 xo

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