Physicals/Health


NrrdGrrl! Discussion Forum: Q & A & Q & A: Physicals/Health
By Endora on Sunday, October 4, 1998 - 05:34 pm:

I recently switched to a new doctor because I changed jobs/insurance. I went for a physical & after she heard about my family history, she told me to get a chest x-ray. My father died of lung cancer at 45 (he worked w/asbestos& smoked). My grandmother on that side died of lung cancer (age 67, she smoked) & an aunt on my mom's side died of it at 36 (she smoked).

I've never had a chest x-ray & I question the need for a chest x-ray. I smoked "socially" for a year in my early 20s, but gave it up when my father was diagnosed. I'm not a vegetarian, but I don't eat a lot of meat & rarely eat red meat. I try to drink tea, because I hear it's an antioxidant, which is supposed to help prevent cancer. Time permitting, I'm trying to get more exercise.

As far as I know, there's no genetic component to lung cancer. That's why I question the need for the chest x-ray. If I had lower respiratory problems I could see the need for it, but aside from an occasional asthma attack (maybe once or 2x a year & I've never had to go to the hospital for it), I don't have an problems. Has anyone here had similiar experiences, etc.?


By Gilmoure on Sunday, October 4, 1998 - 10:16 pm:

Did the doc say why she thought you should get an x-ray? HMO's and such tend to treat people as cattle, in my experience. While it's a bit of a pain, questioning the doc on the absolute need might turn up something. As a society, we've been conditioned to accept the word of authorities, such as doctors. Sounds like the insurance company might be trying to cover it's own butt. Better to over check new 'clients' and such.

G


By Anonymous on Monday, October 5, 1998 - 03:33 am:

The Women's Gyno Talk Forum is for women to discuss gynecology
and their fears, fascinations, fantasies, and fetishes about it.

http://bbs.bianca.com/mforums/d/doctorerika/

Also, there are regular women's chat nights at the
Gynecology Chat Room, next is October 15th

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By Endora on Monday, October 5, 1998 - 09:16 pm:

Gilmoure,

When I asked her, she said it was because of my family history. I think you're probably right, but I've never had a doctor recommend a chest x-ray before.


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