Guest guest Posted June 2, 2004 Report Share Posted June 2, 2004 A sad story that sort of got to me today...don't read this if you feel sensitized beyond the ability to handle this...when I come across stories like this one, I just want to scream at the physicians/researchers who have put women's reproductive organs (beyond childbearing!) on the back burner of research for far too long...thinking, of course, that the hysterectomy is the quick answer to a cureall...ugh. Cancer patient commits suicide Jun 2 2004 By Berkshire, UK A HANWORTH cancer patient took her own life because she could no longer cope with her deteriorating condition, an inquest heard. read the rest here: http://icberkshire.icnetwork.co.uk/0100news/0400bracknell/tm_objectid=14296460&m\ ethod=full&siteid=50102&headline=cancer-patient-commits-suicide-name_page.html ************************* This one makes me want to upchuck... BIG BROTHER: WOMB-EN'S TALK Jun 2 2004 HOUSEMATES were taken in by transsexual Nadia yesterday. She said she could not have children after a hysterectomy. The female housemates were talking about periods in a pampering session in the treatment room, while Nadia kept quiet. read the rest here: http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/tm_objectid=14294473&method=full&siteid=89488&\ headline=big-brother--womb-en-s-talk-name_page.html *********************** Dr Bernard Brom - Editor MB ChB (UCT), CEDH (France), Dip Acup South African Journal of Natural Medicine As a medical doctor I am constantly aware of the incredible benefits of modern medicine. At the same time I am very conscious of my responsibility to ensure that my patients understand the risks involved. These risks are not to be underestimated. While doctor-induced disease (iatrogenic disorder) is generally regarded as the fourth most common cause of ill health after cancer, heart disease and stroke, some recent evidence suggests that it is even higher up on the list and may in fact be the most common cause of ill health. While doctors generally like to remind everyone that the benefits are worth the risks, they themselves are generally not the greatest patients and avoid investigations and surgery whenever possible. read the rest here: http://www.naturalmedicine.co.za/sajnm_main/article.php?story=20040507111211887 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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