Nothing funny about this sort of ignorance. And I’m a guy, and somebody I love is in remission because of a pap smear and early treatment. If the point is, get examined, OK. If the point is that women’s health is secondary to cardio for a war criminal that had other concerns when he took five deferments, f##k you.. And I want everybody safe.
boozoothatswho is right…and in all seriousness, the paps and self-exams must be done. Not only that, but FOLLOW UP ON WHAT YOU FIND. I found my OWN lump in July of ‘04, right after a normal mammo, took it to my “doctor”, who looked at me like I was nuts and told me to come back in 6 months. I should have gone to somebody else right away, but did what he said. at six months, he again looked at me like I was nuts and said, “You need to see a surgeon right away.” I said, but I told you about this last time. He looked blank. no documentation in the chart, nothing. Needless to say, I was Stage II breast cancer by that time. If you find a lump, DON’T STOP UNTIL A SURGEON TAKES A SAMPLE OF IT. It’s really true that you have to be your own advocate. Push, yell, do whatever you have to do - but stand up for yourself and take care of yourself, male AND female.
margueritem almost 16 years ago
Me either.
Sisyphos almost 16 years ago
Not for us boys to comment on!
AliKzam almost 16 years ago
Well, if you thought those weeks of tampon-purchasing and peeing on the carpet on Halloween were uncomfortable…
boozoothatswho almost 16 years ago
Nothing funny about this sort of ignorance. And I’m a guy, and somebody I love is in remission because of a pap smear and early treatment. If the point is, get examined, OK. If the point is that women’s health is secondary to cardio for a war criminal that had other concerns when he took five deferments, f##k you.. And I want everybody safe.
nisedc almost 16 years ago
boozoothatswho is right…and in all seriousness, the paps and self-exams must be done. Not only that, but FOLLOW UP ON WHAT YOU FIND. I found my OWN lump in July of ‘04, right after a normal mammo, took it to my “doctor”, who looked at me like I was nuts and told me to come back in 6 months. I should have gone to somebody else right away, but did what he said. at six months, he again looked at me like I was nuts and said, “You need to see a surgeon right away.” I said, but I told you about this last time. He looked blank. no documentation in the chart, nothing. Needless to say, I was Stage II breast cancer by that time. If you find a lump, DON’T STOP UNTIL A SURGEON TAKES A SAMPLE OF IT. It’s really true that you have to be your own advocate. Push, yell, do whatever you have to do - but stand up for yourself and take care of yourself, male AND female.
lisa4romMpls almost 16 years ago
Thank you, nisedc! I’m not good about self-exams. Real stories from real people are good reminders.
TheDOCTOR almost 16 years ago
“I’LL DO IT! I’LL DO IT!”