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G0TEZ > PARITY 08.10.05 16:36l 70 Lines 2842 Bytes #999 (0) @ WW
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From: G0TEZ@GB7FCR.#16.GBR.EU
To : PARITY@WW
On today's news there has been a much repeted bulletin about a new drugfor
cervical (pron:cerviacal) cancer. Much rejoicing. It was just the same
about two years ago when a new drug was discoverd for breast cancer.
Three years ago, on a popular daytime programme, hosted by a couple called
Richard an Judy, man and wife. There was a demonstration of a new device
by it's inventor, an Italian surgeon. It was a cheap, simple device which
could be used by a nurse. The patient didn't even have to get undressed.
I have never seen it since because it was designed to detect prostate
cancer with 90% success. If cancer was indicated then the doctor could get
out his rubber glove and book the man in at a hospital for a specialist
oncologist check.
I only saw it one, no rejoicing, it is not in use in the UK. The comment
made after the demonstration was by Judy, she said "I wonder if it could
be modified to detect breast cancer?"
The inventor said that it would also detect testicular cancer.
I don't know just what the rate of incidence of testicular and prostate
cancer is but I believe it is extremely common.
It is not taken seriously by our National Health Service even though it is
almost 100% fatal. I have had the embarrassing experience of the rubber
glove and, like most men, I don't go back once a year as I should.
It is a pity that women don't have prostate gland, many lives would be
saved. I am quite happy for women that they have yet another drug for
female cancers. I am no misogynist.
Naturally, I feel unhappy that men don'tget treated.
I will get the usual jokes and insults from the usual people but they will
use BUPA, our commonest private health service so the will get regular
chacks for prostate as well as other problems, so this discussion doesn't
apply to them.
I don't know what happens in the rest of Europe, especially Italy. The
European health services range from free to subsidised to varying degrees.
In the UK we had the new Viagra refused in 1998 because the person in
charge of prescribing, a Ms Connelly thought it was only a "recreational"
drug. I was part of a group which fought for it to be prescribed. It is
now but only for men who have had physical damage and adult mumps, even
though it is cheaper than HRT. Even then, men only get 4 per month.
There was nothing about our little battle on TV or any other news. WE
weren't surprised.
If anyone from any of the other European countries, especially Sweden, can
let us know if the prostate detector is in use in their country, I would
be interested to find out - seriously. It would be a great help to know
which country to go on holiday to and book a private appointment.
Thanks in advance.
All the best from - Ian, G0TEZ @ GB7FCR
Message timed: 12:34 GMT on 2005-Oct-07
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