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KGB Moderator	posted 12-12-2007 11:53 AM             Link Whoda thunkit? IP: Logged
Frank2941 Member	posted 12-12-2007 01:03 PM             The article says: "Miglioretti said women might want to consider scheduling diagnostic exams at centers with breast imaging experts. 'It might be worth driving the extra hour to find one. It is not always possible,' she said." Why does anyone have to drive an hour (or more?) to hopefully find a better place? All they should have to do at that small hospital where the resident radiologist does few such evaluations is email the xray results (ok, probably fax them, since so many in the medical community prefer to fax things rather than email them) to a location where there is a radiologist with a proven track record? Obviously, my comments apply to all sorts of medical conditions, not just breast cancer. IP: Logged
entropy Member	posted 12-12-2007 02:00 PM             It is cheaper to outsource digital images to India ------------------------------------- Previous post. There are others in the archives. http://www.debunkers.org/ubb/Forum17/HTML/000084.html IP: Logged
annef Moderator	posted 12-12-2007 02:45 PM             It seems you should be able to get a 2nd opinion by sending a copy of the film. Good thought, Frank. There are incredible numbers of false positives that apparent malady sufferers contend with. The fear, unnecessary invasive treatment, take a tremendous toll --both emotionally and financially. Might be a good idea for some specialists to set up Radiological Interpretations 'R Us facility. Anne IP: Logged

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