Ah , the dreaded Pap Smear , mammogram or Prostate Test !
It appear to me people I know fall into different catergories when it comes to these tests.
There are the ones that are diligent and visit the doctor regularly , the ones who go when they read or hear of someone who has been diagoned with the disease , the ones who never go as it "will not happen to me" or the ones who had a test years ago so that will cover me !
The latter was the mindeset of a relative of mine , he had had a PET full body scan for a different matter and it was all clear so his wife told him he was clear for life of all kinds of cancer As far asnI know a scan of this nature is only as good as the moment it is done. Beside the fact that most of us can not afford to have this very expensive test done regularly the next best option is to have regular tests with a GP.
A gentleman very close to me when his time to be examined comes around says "you don't know how unpleasant it is or how invasive it is! Oh how I wish he could have a Pap Smear or have his boobs squashed in a machine with incredible strength!
There are no guarantees with anything in life but if a five minute test did happen to show anything abnormal doesn't it seem a sensible thing to do.
Saturday, 27 July 2013
Wednesday, 17 July 2013
Blessings
Hi there,I have been out of action with a broken wrist on my dominant arm that was very painful so I have had a bit of a sabbatical but am ready to go again !
My title is Blessings and I guess it is a matter of perspective as to what you consider a blessing to be. In my case it's my family and friends . Even if I had lots of money I would not consider that to be my main blessing. Don't get me wrong , I am not adverse to having lots of money!
My family has had its fair share of trials and tribulations but the blessing of a strong family helps you get through these times . Then on the other side of the coin is the joy that a family brings with marriages get-togethers births and so many more wonderful memories accumulated over many years.
Even though my children are now adults I still remember the feelings I had when they were born and thinking how blessed I was to have two beautiful healthy babies. Then my children had children of their own and there is no blessing quite like a grandchild. Their innocence, wonder at every day occurrences, saying things how they see it makes me smile constantly and to see things quite often in a different light .Example, I have had my wrinkles described as cuts , told I was not old as I could play footy and cricket , that I was the best Ma in the world and could do anything and had numerous hugs and kisses for no reason - pure joy!
Then there is a friend, a true friend, a rare commodity and a blessing!
My title is Blessings and I guess it is a matter of perspective as to what you consider a blessing to be. In my case it's my family and friends . Even if I had lots of money I would not consider that to be my main blessing. Don't get me wrong , I am not adverse to having lots of money!
My family has had its fair share of trials and tribulations but the blessing of a strong family helps you get through these times . Then on the other side of the coin is the joy that a family brings with marriages get-togethers births and so many more wonderful memories accumulated over many years.
Even though my children are now adults I still remember the feelings I had when they were born and thinking how blessed I was to have two beautiful healthy babies. Then my children had children of their own and there is no blessing quite like a grandchild. Their innocence, wonder at every day occurrences, saying things how they see it makes me smile constantly and to see things quite often in a different light .Example, I have had my wrinkles described as cuts , told I was not old as I could play footy and cricket , that I was the best Ma in the world and could do anything and had numerous hugs and kisses for no reason - pure joy!
Then there is a friend, a true friend, a rare commodity and a blessing!
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