Monologue
Dr. Joel Wallach begins the show discussing self physical exams. Contend with the high price of healthcare people should consider doing their own physical exams to save money. Asserting that everything that is done in a doctors office can be done safely at home. Outlining several tests that can been purchased at the drug store and done at home.
Pearls of Wisdom
Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a news article about a Danish study on breast cancer treatments. The study found that one third of breast cancer patients are treated unnecessarily. Doc points out a previous study that found 61% of mammograms result in false positives. Leading to women being harmed by unnecessary screen tests, surgeries, radiation and chemotherapy.
Callers Katheryn has a friend diagnosed with MS (multiple sclerosis).
Trudy's grandson has been diagnosed with gall stones.
Larry has a friend with chronic nose bleeds.
Tom is having difficulty controlling his blood pressure.
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