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Screen sensation One simple check could save your life. Even if you feel healthy now, you may have inherited health risks or problems that are not evident, but may be detected through examination and investigation. “The Wellbeing Check revealed a well woman, but breast examination revealed a 2cm lump in the upp outer quadrant of the left breast.” By Dr. Walter Abelman Despite increased awareness of lifestyle and inherited factors that influence our health, none of us really know how ‘healthy’ we are. For many going about their busy lives, subtle signs or bearable symptoms can be ignored, only for conditions to re-emerge with serious implications later on. Even when screening or checking for specific symptoms, it’s easy to miss other vital clues that something may be wrong. That’s why a thorough ‘Wellbeing Check’ is recommended. They are like your own annual MOT, the perfect opportunity to take stock of your health, and are a form of health screening which is preventative, helping to avert the onset of disease early. Many conditions such as high blood pressure, prediabetic states, high cholesterol, prostate cancer, heart problems and stress can be prevented or effectively treated before your health is compromised. The JDoc365 Wellbeing Check includes specific tests based on gender, age and medical history. In most cases, results are available within 24 hours. The benefits of a Wellbeing Check are perfectly illustrated by the case of the 52 year old woman who booked one purely as a precautionary check. She arrived looking healthy, having recently had an NHS screening for breast cancer. Her mammogram appeared clear and she was given a clean bill of breast heath. This came as no surprise as the patient checked her own breasts regularly. The JDoc365 Wellbeing Check revealed a well woman, but our breast examination revealed a 2cm lump in the upper outer quadrant of the left breast. Without delay, the patient was sent to a breast surgeon and underwent a thorough assessment including examination, ultrasound localisation and a biopsy of the breast. Diagnosis confirmed a grade 2 lobular carcinoma. Although this form of cancer can be felt, it is not always apparent on mammograms. Swift and thorough action was taken. All ended well, as after a further lumpectomy, breast conserving surgery and radiotherapy, the patient was given the all clear. If the lump had not been detected, it may have grown and spread with devastating consequences. Now, five years on, the patient remains fit, well and very grateful for the vital discovery that saved her life. 8 JDOC365 APPLE MAGAZINE
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