Delete thread please!

pigpen

citricsquid wrote: »

I think there's a much bigger issue here that is being ignored and that is why is half of the population not being educated about the need for cervical screening?

There is the potential for tens of millions of the British population to have cervical cancer and have no idea about it, just because the NHS doesn't think that they are a priority. I pay my taxes and national insurance just like any woman, yet just because I'm a man the NHS doesn't care about my cervix! How dare they pro-actively provide information and support that could potentially save many female lives.

As a male I support bumbledores fight against the oppressive NHS, albeit for different reasons. You should start a petition bumbledore, I'll sign it. Down with the establishment!

lol

In that case I want my prostrate checking too would you like a mammogram too and I will petition for my testicles checking

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pigpen wrote: »

In that case I want my prostrate checking too would you like a mammogram too and I will petition for my testicles checking

"I'm sorry but I've got some bad news, during your testicle exam we noticed some abnormalities. Your testicles are very swollen -- they are the biggest I have ever seen -- not only that they have some strange protrusions and appear to be located on your... chest."

fluffnutter

Sadly the OP's deleted most of her posts but this was my favourite..

I have looked at the evidence and don't see the validity in mass screenings at age 20 onwards

It takes years, if not decades, of studying to become an epidemiologist. It's a highly specialised area. But what folly! We could save millions just by getting some 20 year old upstart on the internet to look at the 'evidence' and advise the government on public health policy.

fluffnutter

pigpen wrote: »

In that case I want my prostrate checking too would you like a mammogram too and I will petition for my testicles checking

We've looked at your winky, Ms Pigpen, and can conclude that it appears to be lying down

fluffymuffy

In truth the OP has selected the wrong forum. This is not a discussion forum. A quick search of this thread reveals that the OP was called a Troll about 8 times. On here it's best to be careful of questioning something which the masses go along with.

My own experience is that cervical screening IS in practical effect compulsory. I was literally held by the wrist at the doctor's reception desk (by the receptionist - who was the doctor's wife) and effectively told that if I didn't attend screening there was to be some doubt as to my ability to be responsible for my children.

My GP, (receptionist's husband) simply said that they get more money if more attend and not to worry. He noted on my records that I was opting out. That didn't stop the letters. So I wrote the local screening service (they don't provide an address - I had to ask for one from my GP). That hasn't stopped their letters. They are now in red and an in a (yet) more aggressive tone. (Is someone going to miss their target ££bonus?)

My friend - a consultant obstetrician - said that smears are really best targeted at a particular group, but that would be socially unacceptable. (She doesn't have smear tests.)

And also this article by a Scottish GP, - http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/features/why-im-saying-no-to-a-smear-7577967.html

(She gets the red letters too).

Flower08

fluffnutter wrote: »

It takes years, if not decades, of studying to become an epidemiologist. It's a highly specialised area. But what folly! We could save millions just by getting some 20 year old upstart on the internet to look at the 'evidence' and advise the government on public health policy.

:rotfl::rotfl:Brilliant. The government will be pleased.

flower24

Crazy, I'm 26 and just had my second smear, had one at 23 as I requested one. I think sometimes you can get a falsely abnormal result but rather that than the alternative. Mine literally took 10 seconds.

flower24

fluffymuffy wrote: »

In truth the OP has selected the wrong forum. This is not a discussion forum. A quick search of this thread reveals that the OP was called a Troll about 8 times. On here it's best to be careful of questioning something which the masses go along with.

My own experience is that cervical screening IS in practical effect compulsory. I was literally held by the wrist at the doctor's reception desk (by the receptionist - who was the doctor's wife) and effectively told that if I didn't attend screening there was to be some doubt as to my ability to be responsible for my children.

My GP, (receptionist's husband) simply said that they get more money if more attend and not to worry. He noted on my records that I was opting out. That didn't stop the letters. So I wrote the local screening service (they don't provide an address - I had to ask for one from my GP). That hasn't stopped their letters. They are now in red and an in a (yet) more aggressive tone. (Is someone going to miss their target ££bonus?)

My friend - a consultant obstetrician - said that smears are really best targeted at a particular group, but that would be socially unacceptable. (She doesn't have smear tests.)

And also this article by a Scottish GP, - http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/features/why-im-saying-no-to-a-smear-7577967.html

(She gets the red letters too).

What particular group should they be targeted at?

fluffymuffy

immynjoesmum wrote: »

What particular group should they be targeted at?

Let's start with smokers

sassyblue

bumbledore wrote: »

What a compassionate bunch you are.

Awwwwwww.

Grow up and get tested.