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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Breast Cancer / December 2003I don't know 'nothin'
After finding an unusual lump in the boob, I went to the local quack, he referred me to an ultrasound lab (regional hospital)....who sent back to him a recommendation of a direct needle aspiration..... Now, living in the 'country' of West Australia......I have read reports that more country women have mastectomies than city counterparts............NO F##king wonder!!! Without jumping the gun here, I may not have anything to worry about....but.....even trying to find a local (albiet regional hospital) that even knows what a needle aspiration is??? Hell, my right boob is not aspiring to have a needle plunged into it? But surely the folks in the medical proffession should know??? Buggered if I do??? I have to find my way to the Capital city....see where statistics are made? After 6 phone calls (STD), each one no more productive than the last....I have still yet to find and make an appointment for this 'aspiring' thingie? But...your group and messages are inspiring......and I will make an appointment, somewhere, somehow? Pat > After finding an unusual lump in the boob, I went to the local quack, he > referred me to an ultrasound lab (regional hospital)....who sent back to him [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > appointment, somewhere, somehow? > Pat http://www.breasthealth.com.au/livingwithcancer/wa.html Support Groups - West Australia (hopefully have some tips for you as to where) They or the folks here will tell you whether it's best to go right to a lumpectomy. So watch for other replies. J > After finding an unusual lump in the boob, I went to the local quack, he > referred me to an ultrasound lab (regional hospital)....who sent back to him [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > appointment, somewhere, somehow? > Pat There's a 1-800 free number here http://www.breastscreen.health.wa.gov.au/content/contact.asp more contacts here http://www.breastscreen.health.wa.gov.au/content/resources/resources.asp http://www.nbcc.org.au/ http://www.isourcedirectory.com/hospitals/ "click on search hospitals, then diagnostics > After finding an unusual lump in the boob, I went to the local quack, he > referred me to an ultrasound lab (regional hospital)....who sent back to him > a recommendation of a direct needle aspiration..... > Now, living in the 'country' of West Australia......I have read reports that > more country women have mastectomies than city counterparts.. I'm unclear as to why no one else has replied. Perhaps the language you're using? Here's why I mentioned lumpectomy (I think that's what Tim calls a surgical biopsy)..maybe he could clarify http://tinyurl.com/xiaa Ask about the pros and cons here, if the above isn't clear enough. J > > After finding an unusual lump in the boob, I went to the local quack, he > > referred me to an ultrasound lab (regional hospital)....who sent back to him [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > I'm unclear as to why no one else has replied. Perhaps the language you're > using? What is the question? There is no explicit question in the post. The main implicit question is where to find a breast surgeon in West Australia. I can't help there. Maybe one of our Australians could point at a source of information. A secondary implicit question might be about fine needle aspiration, what is it and why do we do it. Basically they stick a syringe into the suspect area. If it is fluid filled then they drain the fluid. If it is solid then they examine the small sample of tissue that adheres to the needle to see if it is cancerous. My favourite support site, www.cancerbacup.org.uk, has this to say about fine needle aspiration: "This is a quick, simple procedure which is done in the outpatient clinic. Using a fine needle and syringe, the doctor takes a sample of cells from the breast lump and sends it to the laboratory to see if it contains any malignant cells. This technique may also be used to drain a benign cyst. As the breast is sensitive the needle aspiration can be quite uncomfortable. Sometimes (especially if the lump is small) a needle aspiration may be carried out in the x-ray department. The doctor uses x-ray or ultrasound guidance to make sure that the exact area of the breast is sampled with a special needle. Your doctor will discuss with you which type of needle aspiration you may have. " As to why more country women have mastectomies, I suppose I could theorise at length but not contribute very much. Possibly because mastectomies are easier and require less post-operative support. Country women probably aren't too keen to make daily trips to a big and no doubt distant hospital for the radiotherapy needed in conjunction with breast-conserving surgery. Tim Jackson Choices: Mastectomy At this time (when cancer care is still so primitive & Pharma-controlled), it seems best to have the breast removed when there's cancer. Otherwise, there is a much greater risk of cancer's developing, in the breast tissue that was left. --------------- Surgeons It's very important to use a surgeon who knows what they're doing. [Unfortunately, many surgeons in Texas & Louisiana (USA) don't seem to, partly because of poor training at medical schools, ... partly because the govt's quality standards are not being enforced, ... partly because our insurance companies continue to pay these docs, no matter how poor quality or harmful their work is, ... & partly because we can't sue]. Personal Experiences: A bad surgeon can cause serious physical damage & injury, & can cause some major (ongoing, debilitating, & expensive in $$$) health problems, ... & then they'll walk away snickering/laughing at you, for being such as "sucker"/fool to trust them, & with your money in their pockets. [These are the common narcissistic & antisocial moral disorders, & are typical of the worst in basic/primitive human nature: the sick needs & greeds.] It's very important to find a competent surgeon, who knows what they're doing, & who is willing to do a good job for you. This can be difficult. ------------ Witnesses It's also important to have someone go with you to every appt (to act as a witness), ... & to stay with you in hospital (to protect you, to see you get meals, to act as a witness). When a witness is present, the doctors & nursing staff might choose to behave better. Susan, Su_Texas my opinions PS Choosing Hospitals I've heard, that the hospitals are so bad here in East Texas, that women entering them to have babies, can leave with Hepatitis C, serious staff infections, etc., ... the kinds that last a lifetime, & cause problems & difficulties constantly. ------------ Be careful. And ask many questions. |
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