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  • voraciousreader
    voraciousreader Member Posts: 3,696
    edited June 2012

    Ducky... I agree! It's not that bad! I do mine in my doctor's office with the same audience every time! I have a wonderful tech, the doctor's wife, an RN, and often the doctor on hand! You should see the three of them... Drooling at the screen! I am still waiting to have one that bores them to tears.....



    Another thing that I'd like to mention is that OB/gyn's should have training in ultrasounds. I am surprised that some of my friends' doctors send them to radiologists. I know the recommendation was made almost two decades ago that OB/gyn's have training. I am very happy that mine is done in my OB/gyn's office and there is NEVER a delay in going over the results.

  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 7,545
    edited June 2012

    Ducky - I also agree with you on the trans US.  It isn't bad at all and I like the idea of getting instant results.  Heck, you can see everything on the darn screen.  

    I have my annual pap tomorrow afternoon and am going to insist on having one again this year.  Last year's revealed a sizeable fibroid tumor that needed biopsied and a very thick uterus and ended up having a D&C at the same time.  Curious to see what is going on down there this year.

  • kingjr66
    kingjr66 Member Posts: 406
    edited June 2012

    I have a great story on trans US.  I suffered from ovarian cysts all my life so have had many of these tests.  On one occassion I had a tech say to me, "OMG, you have two uteruses!" WTF.......I looked at her and said there must be a problem because I have never been told that before.  She left and returned with another wand and told me that there was a problem with the equipment.  OK, I return in 6 weeks for FU and this time I'm asked if I had still had my uterus?  Again, WTF........I never went back there for US and switched to using the hospital for this test. 

  • voraciousreader
    voraciousreader Member Posts: 3,696
    edited June 2012

    Kingjr...Sounds like the "faulty equipment" wasn't just the wand.....but was one of the techician's body parts instead....like his or her brain.......

    So...today, into the bonfire goes "faulty equipment"....whatever that may be...

  • kingjr66
    kingjr66 Member Posts: 406
    edited June 2012

    thanks voraciousre......let's also throw in that technician too.......one mistake ok, let it slide, but two.......

  • joan811
    joan811 Member Posts: 1,981
    edited June 2012

    Into the fire with all cancer again and again.  Until it does not make anyone sick anymore.
    I just heard today that my neighbor from my very first home died this week.  She had hospice [so probably cancer].  I will find out tomorrow...Patricia was my very first friend at my new home in 1972; and I remember cutting through the back yards to visit with the kids or share freshly baked goods... I'll never forget her kindness. 

    About the US and Gyn - some docs prefer to have the radiologists read because they see more of them and are more experienced.  That doesn't mean the gyn doesn't read and interpret as well.  Two opinions could be a good thing. 

    Into the fire with spending precious summer days in doctors' offices and labs.  Bring back the sanity, please!

    PS - King - my oldest daughter has two uteri and requires two pap tests.  This was not discovered until she was pregnant with first child - at 35 yrs.

  • duckyb1
    duckyb1 Member Posts: 9,646
    edited June 2012

    The place where I go, you get 1 Radiologist to read your picture..........then a 2nd one reads it, and if they agree on everything the Dr. looks at it with them.............if all of them do not agree with the findings, then another Radiologist is brought in to look at them...............finally they do a Computer Assisted Detection to further access the picture......................all great...........but then  they also say.............a small number of cancers are not found with a mammogram......................so do a self breast exam...........................well my thought about that is............................bullshit.........even the BS, could not feel mine, and he knew right where it was by looking at the US report which was the final test.

    So in my opinion (which in the real scheme of things doesn't matter), until the insurance companies make the absolute "best test" out there, (and we know they are out there) available to all women, or at least the BC women, tumors will still go undetected............but that isn't going to happen because "insurance" won't pay for the expense of the test............although once the equipment is paid for, the hospital could certainly drop the price of the "more thorough tests", but they won't.

    So ladies we're in a Catch 22................................bet if it was reversed, and BC was a disease of "men", you would see changes in the way things are done...................................oh well, got that off my chest..........

  • voraciousreader
    voraciousreader Member Posts: 3,696
    edited June 2012

    Insurance companies go into the fire today!

  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 15,894
    edited June 2012

    hi everyone!!!!---back on boards with a new computer. there will definitely be a learning curve. had a bad virus.Now have a refurbished HP. I believe laptop. Anyways it's on my lap, i'm sitting in bed , head & legs up , with bed head/foot vibrating. I could get to like this. Will at least avoid swollen ankles.

    having trouble making cursor go where I want it too.  Hit something and the background is black.

    I did catch up , but have aLREADY FORGOTTEN. It's small. 13 inch screen, but I like that. I was trying to make type a bit bigger and that's when backgroung went black Could be good with my vision.

    it will let me use my fingerprint for sign in--is that a thing I should do?

    So many questions for this rookie?

    Just glad to be back missed you all, I did read of some strange things and that many techs are going in the fire.

    Okay--let'em burn.

  • joan811
    joan811 Member Posts: 1,981
    edited June 2012
    Hi sas,
    Here are a few things I probably think I know...if it's on your lap, it's probably a laptop. Are you using the touch pad or a mouse?
    The touch pad takes some getting used to.  Try not to let more than one finger touch the pad. The cursor won't behave.   If you lose the cursor, try hitting the key with the windows symbol - somtimes it brings it back.  Do you mean the background was black and all the icons and text were still visible?  sometimes a right click will change things but it's not that easy.
    Fingerprint is cool - I had it on my last laptop but did not use it.  Try it!
    My laptop is 3 lbs. and a 13" screen.  Sometimes when I use my email, the ads at the top take up half the screen.  But I love the portability.
    Have fun!
    Joan
  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 15,894
    edited June 2012

    Joan, I tried to wiegh it--wouldn't register---but very light. Using touch pad, yes it can be frustrating , but have worked through some problems. Not sure how I made the background black and the print white, but then I hit something else and it reversed, but have lost color mostly. on tool bars. But it may have corrected itself .Adoring the fact I can sit wherever, Vibrating bed the best. Doesn't bother computer at all. Haven't looked at email yet----rarely used > I will PM you if Iget stuck THANKS-------keyboard feels like silk!!!

  • joan811
    joan811 Member Posts: 1,981
    edited June 2012

    sas - night owl here on laptop...
    You can get the weight if you put the model number in google bar.  Have fun with your new toy.
    How is the weather there?  I just saw the tropical storm is moving across the northern part of the state overnight.
    Flooding?  Be careful!
    Joan

  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 15,894
    edited June 2012

    Joan---weather>>alternatley wet then dry>>rain bands>>no flooding in our area, great "surface water Management" dept. that identifies and corrects problem areas. Not true of all counties in Florida. Thats why knowing county history is important before buying in Florida. Volusia county seems to be in the news all the time b/c of flooding. Includes Daytona area.......Whats nice about the interruption during the rainbands, the wind is usuaLLY HIGH AND IT DRYS THINGS OUT.  But watching the weather channel close. Thanks for thoughts and concern and HELP.

    Do know that this computer was 1800 when new in 2007. Of course it hS MOSTLY NEW INNARDS>>>need to play to see what is left over. bought it off the local shop owned by geek. Has good reputation in town. I liked the idea of being able to spend my money locally b/c of economy. and accessibility for help.

  • joan811
    joan811 Member Posts: 1,981
    edited June 2012
    interesting about the weather and flood conditions...FL gets a lot of dramatic weather for sure!
    When I bought my little Sony, it was even more than that....and it did not last beyond 2 years.  motherboard went....$800 to repair so I bought my Toshiba Portege for less than that and no problems - 2 years old this week.  And I am very hard on stuff.  What a great idea to buy refurbished at a good price.
    Beautiful day here today...my first at the beach.
    Good night, all!
  • joan811
    joan811 Member Posts: 1,981
    edited June 2012

    Hugs and prayers
    (((Veggy))))

    For you....

  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 15,894
    edited June 2012

    Veggy, sweetie you are in so many hearts. we care deeply about you. The tough thing for all of us , is questioning our decisions. You put much thought and time into your decision. The next thing that is human is second guessing our decisions. The best advice is too push those thoughts away. Repeat to yourself----"I made this decision thoughtfully and with care>>with all the needed info I needed at the time." Your pockets are so full.

  • joan811
    joan811 Member Posts: 1,981
    edited June 2012
    Nicely said, sas...I'm in.
  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 7,545
    edited June 2012

    Sas - I couldn't of said it better myself.  (((VEGGIE)))

  • Bluebird-DE
    Bluebird-DE Member Posts: 1,233
    edited June 2012

    We are on the same journey, we just skip off on our own little paths along the way, some getting there sooner than others.  Just like Sassy said, we give great consideration to each decision on taking a path, great thought, so we won't need to say, I should have later on.  Should is not a word we ever need in life, once we learn to live without it, we are always better off on the journey, more careful, more peaceful.  I am still learning peace.

    Onto the fire, PET CT scan readers that do not give enough info.  See Life Extension magazine July for their PET CT scan article to see what I am missing, enough info.  eh.  Biopsy tomorrow noon, two questionable sites, one that makes it go to stage IV, one that is still lymph nodes but a II since it is same side, just more nodes w cancer after 8 months, go figure, but the breasts are all clear, all the fibroids and masses gone to dust so to speak, from all I have chosen to do so far on this path of mine.... just the nodes now.

  • voraciousreader
    voraciousreader Member Posts: 3,696
    edited June 2012

    I wish you well tomorrow.. Diane! Thoughts and many prayers to you..

  • FireKracker
    FireKracker Member Posts: 5,858
    edited June 2012

    Hey everyone!!!!!

    somehow i lost this thread since they changed bco..just realized it....

    !M BACK AND I AM IN A SHITSTORM WITH THE DREADED LE...

    gotta go for pt 3x a week for 4 weeks.

    I am throwing in the LE....what a horror that disease is.and yes i got it from a teen weeny bug bite.

    tryin to catch up...anyone hear from Veggy.been in her pocket since this morning.

    oh the joy of bc...i hate hate hate you and everything that goes with it.

    into the fire goes everything that is related to bc....every little thing....burn long and hard.You bastard who changed all my sistas lives.

    friday im havin my last hurrah.goin to brooklyn to my baby GDs birthday...gonna stay a few days....

    keep smiling everyone!!!!!!!!huggggggs k

  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 15,894
    edited June 2012

    Essa-----in your pocket. L&H&"s. sassy

    Granny---yes in the bonfire---burn hot ,damn bc.

    Joan this refirbished laptop 225 + 40  for AVG---they didn't/don't have any respect for NORTON.
    Going to watch a Russian show be back. :) Thanks for the thoughts Sassy 

  • joan811
    joan811 Member Posts: 1,981
    edited June 2012
    Diane,
    Sending lot of positive thoughts along with hugs and prayers.
    I hope your pockets are big...lots of us are pocket-hopping this week.
    Keep us posted and I hope it's nothing.
    Joan
  • duckyb1
    duckyb1 Member Posts: 9,646
    edited June 2012

    Hey Gals..................headed for the shore from 6/28/12 to 7/8/12, with 2 of my daughters, and 2 grandchildren (the 2 I take care of during the summer)...................really need this....................

    Granny sorry about your LE..........I'm headed for therapy today with someone new..........3 treatments a week, with a $40.00 co-pay.......How does almost $500.00 a month grab ya....................God knows for how long..........I am so fed up.................Fell into the GAP with my insurance, and now have to go off Femara cause my co-pay for that this month is going to be $348.00, (90 day supply), and in Sept...next renewal will be $800,00..............decided to do Letrozole...............if the SE's get worse (which I imagine they are going too)...........I am stopping it all............I said maybe I won't live much longer (recurrance), but at least I will get my QOL back, will not leave this earth in a wheel chair,...........and will not be "piss poor" from paying for "meds"......................I will put it all in God's hands, and hope something else takes me before "cancer"....................love you ladies...........so into the fire with co-pays.........thoughtless bastards..............and cancer..............

  • FireKracker
    FireKracker Member Posts: 5,858
    edited June 2012

    Oh ducky---sista/friend....those damn co pays.Thank GOD i dont have them or i would be out in the street by now...its about time you are thinkin of your QOL....at our age that is the most important thing....throw those damn ALs in the fire and enjoy your much needed vacation.

    i am goin to brooklyn tomorrow for about 4-5 days.gonna be indoors tho cause im scared to death of the LE..went to therapy today....im very happy with my pt.gotta go next week 2x cause of the holiday but the week after that its 3x a week.the joy of this sucky disease!!!!

    stay safe and stay out of the sun/heat.huggggs everyone K

  • joan811
    joan811 Member Posts: 1,981
    edited June 2012
    Ducky, I take Letrazole - never had the Femara brand.  Different labs have different chemistry, so there may be a few choices.  There are some things I don't like, but not so bad for me.
    Enjoy your much-needed trip to the shore. 
  • voraciousreader
    voraciousreader Member Posts: 3,696
    edited June 2012

    Well sisters... Just came off of a rough week.. Gotta celebrate now! Can we have some spectacular fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July???!!!! What am I celebrating??? The DH survived major unexpected life saving heart surgery. Gonna spare everyone the details of the high drama and believe me the drama was so high that it's nothing short of a miracle that he is alive and will recover. I think I can now say that guardian angels do exist and one was working very hard last week!



    Party!!!! Now where are those cabana boys and who wants to join me in a game of beer pong!!???

  • dancetrancer
    dancetrancer Member Posts: 2,461
    edited June 2012

    VR!  WOW!  So glad all turned out ok!  Now DRINK, b/c I just hit your beer <splash!>

  • FireKracker
    FireKracker Member Posts: 5,858
    edited June 2012

    Well VR--its nice to hear good news....congrats on your hubbys life saving experience.Let the party begin....i gotta go off now cause im packin for Brooklyn and im not 1/2way there but ill have a drink and some nice chocolate candy to celebrate.hugggggggggggs K

    PS hope to see you in Sept when we try to get together again.

  • joan811
    joan811 Member Posts: 1,981
    edited June 2012
    Here's to good news...
    We can't get enough of that.

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