Time has a
way of passing quickly, and a downside of aging is the illnesses that accompany
the process.
The basic intent of
this health section is to provide a point of contact within the class to discuss
health issues we share.
Whatever the
malady, another of us is in the same or a very similar fight.
By sharing experiences and knowledge we can find both comfort in
companionship and help in understanding options available.
In no way do we interrupt the patient/doctor relationship, but hope to
add to that discussion with ideas and knowledge from new sources.
This forum
began with a focus on prostate issues.
Because of the numbers of us diagnosed with prostate cancer (PC) and/or
benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH – enlarged prostate) it will remain a subject
of central focus.
As volunteers step
forward, we will offer a point of contact for other health issues.
As mentioned, each listing will provide a point of contact for
information sharing.
The POC’s
function is to provide a means for discussion and to stay on top pertinent
information related to his subject.
The means may be elaborate as a listserv (e.g., the PC Forum), or as simple as a
list of email addresses.
The listing
will show a letter of introduction and other relevant documentation provided by
the POC. Another essential function is the need for periodic review. New research has a way of trumping old ideas, sometimes very quickly.
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