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Post by Tony Crispino on Feb 21, 2014 20:56:20 GMT -8
Cancer Network is an ASCO web sight dedicated to the patients view. I get regular emails from them and they include various cancer ProCon discussions. Todays ProCon is a duel featuring Dr. William Catalona (Pro) vs Dr. Ballentine Carter (Con) on baseline screening men in their 40's. Catalona's Pro statement.Carter's Con statement.As always remember ~ I am only the messenger. Tony |
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Post by Jerry on Feb 22, 2014 8:34:58 GMT -8
Tony,
With all the screening controversy, I'm beginning to not care.
J
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Post by Tony Crispino on Feb 22, 2014 10:18:04 GMT -8
I hear ya. And I do not disagree. It's clear that this controversy will never change. And it's clear that the sides are entrenched.
My position is that is any many wants to screen or baseline he should be screened. This is not the physicians decision. It's important to understand the risks. Both Catalona and Carter make compelling points.
Tony
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Post by Jerry on Feb 23, 2014 10:10:43 GMT -8
I find myself being more of an advocate for early colon cancer screening. This seems to make a ton more sense. With colonoscopiess and new tests (including a new camera you can swallow)...this could be a preventable cancer.
btw --- have you had yours and do you get screened periodically? You are that magical age...
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Post by Tony Crispino on Feb 25, 2014 20:40:33 GMT -8
I'm due. I need to schedule it.
Stay tuned on the CCa. But I'me feeling well. As far as screening young and early, I am 100% for it as long as a patient is informed.
I got a new camera from ruth for Christmas. It's a nice Canon EOS 70D. But I will not swallow it...:-)
Tony
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