Whilst I understand the need for screening, the last thing we need is for people who do not even feel ill clogging up the system because they feel they might possibly be dieing of something and need screening.
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Originally posted by original PM View PostWhilst I understand the need for screening, the last thing we need is for people who do not even feel ill clogging up the system because they feel they might possibly be dieing of something and need screening.Comment
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I was part of a regular screening programme after having a bit of a medical problem. I thought I hadn't been seen for a couple of years. Rang the doctor to be told somehow I'd dropped off the list. I'm not surprised in the slightest at this latest NHS cock-up....my quagmire of greed....my cesspit of laziness and unfairness....all I am doing is sticking two fingers up at nurses, doctors and other hard working employed professionals...
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Originally posted by original PM View PostWhilst I understand the need for screening, the last thing we need is for people who do not even feel ill clogging up the system because they feel they might possibly be dieing of something and need screening.
Prostate cancer screening happens much earlier elsewhere, and again consultant led not GP/nurse like hereComment
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Originally posted by CoolCat View PostThe UK does far less screening than other developed countries, moles are checked annually by a dermatologist in Germany and Australia to pick up on skin cancer early, here never happens
Prostate cancer screening happens much earlier elsewhere, and again consultant led not GP/nurse like here
The evidence around the efficacy of prostate screening is fairly shaky. Screening for prostate cancer - Ilic - 2013 - The Cochrane Library - Wiley Online Library
Our meta-analysis of the five included studies indicated no statistically significant difference in prostate cancer-specific mortality between men randomised to the screening and control groupsComment
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Originally posted by northernladyuk View PostSo is every citizen called annually to see a dermatologist for mole screening?
The evidence around the efficacy of prostate screening is fairly shaky. Screening for prostate cancer - Ilic - 2013 - The Cochrane Library - Wiley Online Library
If there is a consultant involved, that would suggest they're doing the finger up the bum method rather than a blood test. That would make it more expensive, I expect, but not necessarily more effective at reducing mortality.
There is more than one way of Prostate cancer screening, PSA test is not the full story, and PSA levels go up and down which is part of the reason single tests dont have a fantastic track record, other countries compensate for that by taking multiple tests weeks apart so that they can see trendsComment
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Originally posted by CoolCat View PostRe "So is every citizen called annually to see a dermatologist for mole screening?" all those with significant moles obviously not those without
Originally posted by CoolCat View PostRe "So is every citizen called annually to see a dermatologist for mole screening?" all those with significant moles obviously not those without
There is more than one way of Prostate cancer screening, PSA test is not the full story, and PSA levels go up and down which is part of the reason single tests dont have a fantastic track record, other countries compensate for that by taking multiple tests weeks apart so that they can see trendsComment
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Originally posted by northernladyuk View PostThat's not really a screening programme. Sounds like open access to a dermatologist, which sounds sensible but I have no idea what the efficacy is.
Still no convincing evidence that it reduces mortality. It's important not to be carried away with what looks like a Rolls Royce service, if there is no evidence that it is effective.
dont be clouded by the BS the NHS pumps out, read more widelyComment
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Originally posted by CoolCat View Postthe stats are pretty convincing, death from skin cancer drops significantly if moles are regularly checked by a dermatologist, early screening for prostate cancer leads to many people living decades longer than they would in the NHS regime
dont be clouded by the BS the NHS pumps out, read more widely
You seem to have got yourself worked up around 'NHS BS'. I was quoting a Cochrane systematic review. Do you understand the significance of this?Comment
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Originally posted by northernladyuk View PostSo is every citizen called annually to see a dermatologist for mole screening?
For women, they're expected to go to the Frauenarzt (gynecologist) regularly where they will be checked.“Brexit is having a wee in the middle of the room at a house party because nobody is talking to you, and then complaining about the smell.”Comment
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