1.”I’m a laboratory scientist. Our lab recently had an older woman pass away within 48 hours of admission from acute leukemia. She hadn’t had an annual check-up with her provider or blood work done in nearly three years. And what brought her to the ER was ‘generalized malaise,’ aka, not feeling well for the last few months. The takeaway: See your provider on a regular basis, even if you feel well.”
“And have blood work completed at the same frequency. This woman could have had a chance if she kept up regular medical visits.“
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2.”Breast discharge. Could be due to birth-control medication, hormonal changes post-pregnancy, or something more serious, like breast cancer involving the milk ducts or a pituitary brain tumor.”
—Anonymous
3.”I’m a retired emergency room RN. Never ignore blood in urine.”
—Anonymous, 63, Canada
4.”Vascular surgeon here. The sudden onset of pain in your calf when you walk should never be ignored. Even if you have chronic pain in your calves, a sudden increase in that pain that persists for several hours should have medical intervention that day. Whether the clot is in an artery or vein, getting it addressed immediately has significant long-term effects.”
—Anonymous, 59, Virginia
