I just made a similar post, including those cases you mentioned above (notably residual CX tissue & HPV) as well as those women exposed to DES. It seems silly to not do a vaginal smear since the patient is 'in the stirrups' undergoing a bimanual exam and visual inspection with speculum. It's a diservice to then miss a potential vaginal cancer because you didn't want to get a swab and send for analysis to save a few bucks.
While the points are relevant for women undergoing pap smear who don't have a cervix/uterus, the second part of the smear procedure is to collect cell samples from the vaginal wall to screen for vaginal cancer.
There are still women at elevated risks of vaginal cancer, due to their mothers using DES, having a HPV (papilloma virus - aka "venereal warts"), and if the bimanual exam does not reveal any palpable mass, a microscopic vaginal wall smear (normal part of a pap smear collection) can be a worthwhile screening.
Is it cost effective in the scenario of no cervix? Depends if you are one of the women with vaginal cancer detected or not.
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/vaginal/patient/
I have followed many TV shows over the years....some of the Sci-Fi shows I participated somewhat in their coming back....but without a doubt my fervor and dedication to this show is beyond anything I consider rational. I have sent 3 sets of nuts to CBS. I have called at least 20 times, written 6 letters and postcards, joined about 6 forums, blogs, news sites specifically to stand up for this show returning.
Those such as the Anonymous Coward who posted this comment is not a dedicated fan, and that's fine....but despite his feeble attempt to rain on our parade, notice the groundswell of support for bring back Jericho continues to grow....not wane.
Any of us could write a plausible ending for the season finale....but that is not what we are fighting for. In part this bad move by CBS taps into all the TV media companies that have crapped on many fans over the years. I have no doubt that the fans will keep growing, and becomine ever more forceful in taking actions to get this great show back.
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And Data made his in Oct 2007 before more powerful LED's were available.
Go visit the wonderful CandlepowerForums.com and look at this post in particular. http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=178130 7,000 L is not a big deal.
I just made a similar post, including those cases you mentioned above (notably residual CX tissue & HPV) as well as those women exposed to DES. It seems silly to not do a vaginal smear since the patient is 'in the stirrups' undergoing a bimanual exam and visual inspection with speculum. It's a diservice to then miss a potential vaginal cancer because you didn't want to get a swab and send for analysis to save a few bucks.
While the points are relevant for women undergoing pap smear who don't have a cervix/uterus, the second part of the smear procedure is to collect cell samples from the vaginal wall to screen for vaginal cancer. There are still women at elevated risks of vaginal cancer, due to their mothers using DES, having a HPV (papilloma virus - aka "venereal warts"), and if the bimanual exam does not reveal any palpable mass, a microscopic vaginal wall smear (normal part of a pap smear collection) can be a worthwhile screening. Is it cost effective in the scenario of no cervix? Depends if you are one of the women with vaginal cancer detected or not. http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/vaginal/patient/
Jericho is the best show. Now there are 25,000 pounds of nuts having been bought. All major media is now picking up the story. SAVE JERICHO
This protest is about a week old. Give it time dudes. It will grow way more than it is now. Most fans still don't know about it.
I have followed many TV shows over the years....some of the Sci-Fi shows I participated somewhat in their coming back....but without a doubt my fervor and dedication to this show is beyond anything I consider rational. I have sent 3 sets of nuts to CBS. I have called at least 20 times, written 6 letters and postcards, joined about 6 forums, blogs, news sites specifically to stand up for this show returning. Those such as the Anonymous Coward who posted this comment is not a dedicated fan, and that's fine....but despite his feeble attempt to rain on our parade, notice the groundswell of support for bring back Jericho continues to grow....not wane. Any of us could write a plausible ending for the season finale....but that is not what we are fighting for. In part this bad move by CBS taps into all the TV media companies that have crapped on many fans over the years. I have no doubt that the fans will keep growing, and becomine ever more forceful in taking actions to get this great show back.