A Taupō veterinarian who had a cancerous tumour removed says she could have avoided the surgery if the bowel screening age was lower. Dr Sally Aitken was 50 wh…
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ffs, my aunt had the same thing at 45. Shouldn't need to nearly die before they screen you. 🙄
mate she's a vet not a human doctor, what does she know
yeah nah get stuffed, she's got a point. vets know anatomy too
bloody good on her for speaking up. this country's health system is a joke, always reactive never proactive
Stage 1 at 50 eh? lucky she caught it early. wonder how many blokes ignore the symptoms
facts. my mate's dad ignored it for months, now it's stage 3. tragic
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another day another thing the govt won't fund. lower the screening age you useless bastards, it'll save money in the long run
just turned 45, gonna ask my GP about this at my next checkup. better safe than sorry
can't afford to wait for the govt to change the age. if you're worried, pay for a private test. costs a bit but worth it
private test? nah mate the system should work for everyone not just the rich
lol as if the GP will listen if you're under 50. been there, they just say 'come back if it gets worse'
