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Post by shyamwestwind on Jul 18, 2012 10:37:25 GMT
Eddiie (weeo) had some really useful advice for all of us,
It would be useful to know what we should ask for when we visit the doctors.
Is the proceedure a long process and how uncomfortable is this ?
Does it cost a lot ?
Any information will be most welcome and I'm sure our members will think about the advice.
Thanks Eddie .
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Post by weeo on Jul 18, 2012 18:17:22 GMT
Hi Shyam, i've answered most of your queries on the other thread.
Its part of a bowel screening programme, done by the NHS.
It's a home kit and not uncomfortable at all
THe kit consists of three sticks ( similar to ice lolly sticks) you put a small sample of your stool on each stick,seal up the envelope and send it away.
It's as simple as that.
It costs nothing in Scotland but i dont know the costs elsewhere.
hope this helps Shyam, anything i've missed just give me a shout and i'll try to help
Regards
Eddie
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Post by shyamwestwind on Jul 20, 2012 9:19:14 GMT
Thanks Eddie, but I havent heard of that in our part of the world , so I guess I'll need to go for a proper check up for this.
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Post by doricvision on Jul 20, 2012 21:37:32 GMT
Hi Shyam I have also explained on the previous thread [first gig back] [Weeo's] on the proceedures and tests for prostate cancer
Bigmike
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Post by frankie on Jul 21, 2012 3:06:38 GMT
Annual blood tests for Prostrate cancer. Colon Cancer screening every 2nd year.Flu vacine every year and Pneumonia vacine every 5 years all on doctors bring up file.
I think out of all the countries I have lived Australia has the best health system.Doctors even do house calls. All payed out of taxation.
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