[Rhodes22-list] I can see clearly... Special reply to lee and Brad...

[Brad Haslett]

Ed,

Thanks for the info.  Our company switched health insurance for pilots the
first of the year and I've yet to "jump through the hoops" to find a
provider for a much neglected complete physical.  The FAA First Class I get
every six months with an EKG every year doesn't amount to much.

Speaking of radiation, a pilot friend of mine lost her brother to brain
cancer a few years ago (also a pilot) and carried a Geiger counter with her
on a few international flights and was amazed at the readings. I used to fly
the polar route from Alaska to Europe frequently and twice the solar flare
activity was so high the HF radios didn't work.  We ran radio silent for
nine hours from Point Barrow Alaska to coast-in near Scotland.  I've already
decided to not return to international flying when forced to make a choice
of new equipment in a year or so.

And yes Elle, the alternative isn't very attractive.

Brad

On Sat, Apr 5, 2008 at 9:37 AM, Tootle <ekroposki at charter.net> wrote:

>
> Lee,
>
>     Brad mentioned Virtual colonoscopy.  I have to tell you that procedure
> exposes you to radiation, more that you need.  Any exposure to Xrays can
> result in cancer.  Does the benefit outweight the risk?  Now there are
> reasons to use virtual over endoscope, but those are not routine.
>
>    Whereas, the old fashion tube and light do not expose you to radiation.
> Rather choose an medical group that uses sedation.  They give you a shot
> of
> Bursett (sp?) and you wake up not remembering a thing.  Also choose the
> doctor carefully.  Some are much better and more accurate than others.  In
> Greenville, there is a large practice that has several that I recommend.
> Having worked along side those doctors, I can tell you that they are
> competent and thorough.  It usually requires an appointment 4 months or
> more
> in advance to get the best ones.  However, as I have said, they are very
> competent.
>
>    The doctor that I use, I have seen perform some procedures under
> endoscope that otherwise require serious surgery.  You might compare it to
> being able to land a large aircraft using VFR whereas most comparable
> landings are done with IFR.
>
> Ed K
> Greenville, SC, USA
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