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My thoughts and prayers are with your cousin and the whole family throughout this sad ordeal.
For anyone reading this who does not have medical insurance, does anyone know where they should/could go? |
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My thoughts and prayers are with your cousin and the whole family throughout this sad ordeal. For anyone reading this who does not have medical insurance, does anyone know where they should/could go? Oh! Good point! I forget you dont have free health in some countries! Thankyou for bringing that up... 
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It's always good to laugh about these things. I had a family doctor that did my exams for a while; she would always tell jokes. Like what's viagra made of? Ok Tanya...I'll bite.... what is Viagra made of??? 
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I know what a demand! What was I thinking? I want to ask all those people out there with sisters, mothers, gal friends, daughters, anyone who has adult females in there lives, or are one.... please please please......take the time to get regular 'health' checks... We women are funny creatures...we nag, and cajole, and demand the people we care for, to do the 'maintenance' checks...and then don't do the same ourselves... You may remember my cousin...whose husband had a liver transplant back in June? We had some time together when my uncle passed away, and were attending the funeral together....her husband asked me, begged me, to get her to the doctors as she had been experiencing some lower abdominal pain for a while.... and in all the years he had known her, and loved her...she had NEVER gone for a pap smear.. So, I took her off to the docs...held her hand...politely looked the other way...and got her organised for follow up tests...(ultrasounds ct scans blood works, etc).. Yesterday she had a gyno appointment...where she was delivered the unfortunate news that she has advanced cervical cancer... PLEASE take care of you, ladies....PLEASE take care of the women in your worlds...PLEASE go and have those inconvenient, embarrassing, uncomfortable maintenance checks...PLEASE nag, cajole, demand that they do... it is preventable......and we are worth it. 
Thank you for sharing your story, and I am sorry to hear about your cousin. I hope, that with your post, every woman would reads it gets checked, and passes the word to someone they know. I hope that you post makes a difference, if only in one person life. We owe it to ourselves and our families. Thanks again.
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Oh Jess. My heart goes out to you and yours.
Just two weeks ago I went for my yearly mammogram. Everything is always OK, right? Dr. called. Hmmmm I see something need you to come back. My heart stopped. I sent an email very similar to what you posted to all the women in my life. No need for a biopsy quite yet but we are "watching" it. Thanks for the reminder. Oh Chrissy..... thankyou for doing the work... for getting the tests done..
I need you around for the long time.. 
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My thoughts and prayers are with your cousin and the whole family throughout this sad ordeal. For anyone reading this who does not have medical insurance, does anyone know where they should/could go? I know that their are some hospitals that have funds if a person is unable to pay. I would encourage everyone is this situation to call their local hospital or medical center. I know of a few here in RI, which do give you the tests you need and they are covered by this type of fund. Please email me if you need this information. Sometimes it is within your own community, and especially for women PAP tests and mammograms, are covered. |
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Boobie check-ups are important too!
So sorry to hear about your cousin. Breast exams are also very important for men; especially those who smoke or have a family history of cancer. Often men will ignore a lump thinking it is a strain or bruise until it too late. Any guy who reports a lump in the chest or arm pit and the doctor does not take it seriously should seek a second opinion. Along the same line of not taking care of self I would like to suggest that parents make a point of taking pictures of themselves. It is very difficult for children who loose parents if there are no pictures. Especially when a photo might make it easier to identify the parent in a serous situation. |
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Edited by
Dancere
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Mon 09/21/09 06:10 PM
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Oh, Jess ...
Blessings and prayers upon your family and this tragic situation!!! ...
Thanx for remindin' our sister troops!!! I have the well woman exam annually ... My lil 11 year old daughter will need to attend the good "fun" in the stirrups at the edge of the world all TOO soon ... ( ...  ... ) ...
She is less than pleased, to say the least. I remember the SAME response at her tender age ...
We gots to do what we gots to do ... TY!!! ... 
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My thoughts and prayers are with your cousin and the whole family throughout this sad ordeal. For anyone reading this who does not have medical insurance, does anyone know where they should/could go? You can contact United Way First Call for Help; usually in your phone book blue pages, a great resource for all sorts of special needs. The referrals are free and the information is usually current. Will include compleate addresses , phone, and computer addresses for even more info. Your local county hospital has preventive care testing but you usually need a written order from your doctor which he would probably refer you to the hospitals where he proctices which are more costly. At the county hospital (even if you pay full price it is always cheaper than private practice. Useually you can spread out payment over from 90 days to a year with no interest as cong as you make a written payment plan. Remember to not only include the cost of the procedure but paying for it to be read by the specialist. Often you have to pay them seperately. Many Planned Parenthood Offices have women's health clinics that are free or on slideing scale. They will also know when special health fairs are scheduled and that can save you big money. |
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Local health departments also provide free services for women without or with limited insurance.
So sorry to hear about your cousin, Jess.
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Sending love and prayers to your family and you {{{Jess}}}.
Women do tend to take care of everyone around them and forget themselves. Thankyou for this GREAT post and reminder... Laughter is truely the best medicine! 
{{{Auburn}}} your post about your husband and you pulling pranks on the nurses reminded me of something I would like to share.
My Marvin was going thru chemo and radiation treatments at the same time. One day he was scheduled for a radiation treatment, and it was the radiology techs birthday. So Marvin had a birthday greeting printed on his bare "BUTT CHEEK" for her. I truely wish I had been able to be in that room when she read that greeting!  Marvin said it was priceless!
Laughter is truely great medicine not only for the patients and family, but also for the doctors, nurses, and medical staff. As they have to face this battle everyday with people. That tech no doubt had a birthday she won't forget and a story to share for some time to come. I still chuckle when I think about it.
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Edited by
seamac
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Tue 09/22/09 10:23 AM
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Jess, so sorry to hear your news.
One of my sisters was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer during her 40 yr. baseline Mammogram, she has since lost both breasts and had a total hysterectomy. The good news is that she is fine and has been cancer free for 4-5 years now. As many of you know I lost my husband to colon cancer almost 4 years ago. Cancer be DAMNED!!! I am one of the uninsured and have been for over 3 years. I neglect everything because of this. I do see my Dr. if i am really sick and just recently had yet another skin cancer treated. I pay for each visit. I am a little concerned about finding Dr.s in Maine that will even except me with only self pay. This insurance and lack there of business is a bad mess. Maybe I will be incredibly lucky and find a job with bennies after my upcoming move. You and your family are in my thoughts. |
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Edited by
s1owhand
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Tue 09/22/09 11:37 AM
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Also very sorry to hear. But glad that is has been detected and surgery is planned. It was not going to get any better.
My reminder is that everyone educate themselves about HPV and consider the Gardasil vaccination. http://www.gardasil.com/ an ounce of prevention...
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Hmmm I think that advice would be best coming from a discussion with a woman's doctor.
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Yes. I agree. It is always advisable to speak with your doctor about any vaccination.
Here is a link to some of the latest findings and opinions regarding Gardasil from the CDC, FDA and JAMA... http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/clinical-care-research/20090902gardasil-jama.html |
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{{{{{{{{{{Lee}}}}}}}}}}}}
So sorry to hear about your cousin, after all she is dealing with concerning her husband's health too. Thoughts, prayers and warm wishes are being sent your way, SHARE them with her from all of us in the Mingle2 family....Jon and I especially.
Then she can come play Marco Polo with us!!! 
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Edited by
auburngirl
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Tue 09/22/09 04:24 PM
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Yes. I agree. It is always advisable to speak with your doctor about any vaccination. Here is a link to some of the latest findings and opinions regarding Gardasil from the CDC, FDA and JAMA... http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/clinical-care-research/20090902gardasil-jama.html My point is there have been problems with that vaccine. Best to get medical advice from our drs. You edited your original post. Much better as a suggestion. |
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Edited by
auburngirl
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Tue 09/22/09 04:23 PM
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Also very sorry to hear. But glad that is has been detected and surgery is planned. It was not going to get any better. My reminder is that everyone educate themselves about HPV and consider the Gardasil vaccination. http://www.gardasil.com/ an ounce of prevention...
What a truly beautiful man you are H.....the only one 'to boldly go where no man went before'....you know how much I adore you...
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