FW: The REALLY Personal Pap Smear --> was Self-papping (for Soma)

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Pamela, we talked about this concept last year. (see below)

With more and more info coming out about HPV testing being a better marker for risk of cervical cancer, one would wonder if it will be long before this test is at home.

Of course, there is always the bimanual exam, etc, but who knows where the technology will take us.

Still waiting on the self administered DRE for guys.

;-)

Locke, MD

-----Original Message-----From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Locke's in ColoradoSent: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 3:37 PMTo: Subject: The REALLY Personal Pap Smear --> was RE: personal health insurance

Pam, maybe you should check into the Selp-Pap.:-) Locke, MD======================================================

Here is a commentary on this concept.

Is it feasible for women to perform their own Pap smears? A research question in progress

Ruth Elwood

Dr. is a Clinical Instructor with the Department of Family Practice, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC.

http://www.cmaj.ca/cgi/content/full/162/5/666

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Here is an actual product out in cyberspace. http://www.selfpap.com/Self-Administered Pap TestSimple, cost-effective...and life saving.

Item: Self Pap Test KitPrice: $39.95 (+ $5.95 Shipping)

SelfPap is designed to be easy for patients to use. A woman can perform the procedure in less than five minutes without having to disrobe in front of her doctor or even leave the house for an appointment.

Each SelfPap kit contains:

1. Complete Instructions

2. Tube Speculum

3. Introducer

4. Brush assembly sampling unit

5. Sample Container

6. KY Jelly Packet

7. Disposable Gloves

8. Fixative Packet

-----Original Message-----From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of roxywibleSent: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 10:29 PMTo: Subject: Self-papping (for Soma)OK Soma, you asked for it. I was overdue for my pap and I really wanted to carry my own biohazard bag out of my office just to see how it would "feel."I got my pap result back. Adequate specimen, negativefor malignancy. yipeee!!Now I need to keep doing yoga so I can continue to get into the very interesting position I got myself into.How's that for an image. Oh, I was wearing my helmet on the way out the door....(Maybe I'll teach a self-pap class for cash- strapped IMPs at the next IMP camp. Ladies:Bring your yoga gear and a cytobrush!)Pamela>> I just got this awesome image of someone with a helmet carrying a> biohazard bag with their PAP container with their cervical cells> afloating.>> Pam. You're hilarious!>> Soma>