Dr. Oz show 10/11 5:30-6:00 pm

• By annsisto
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• October 11, 2012 at 9:00 am
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Hi! I was asked to be on the show for this, but unfortunitly they called the night befor taping and I had an obligation that I couldn't cancel at the last minute. The show notify me with the information and when I saw NCCC logo I was even more disapointed I couldn't attend. I'm almost 50 years old and a 15 year suvivor of cervical cancer. I love this sight and want to express my thanks to all the members and staff, great job!

• By hopeful77
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• October 11, 2012 at 10:41 am
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AWESOME!!! Will be watching! THank you for sharing!

• By justhope
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• October 11, 2012 at 11:50 am
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i have hpv too, is there anything to cure this?

• By wow24
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• October 11, 2012 at 11:58 am
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i also know that doctor oz is on in the morning is this the same show because i will be turning it on right now

• By annsisto
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• October 11, 2012 at 12:09 pm
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Not this morning it's to night that is about hpv

• By wow24
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• October 11, 2012 at 12:13 pm
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yea.... at 4 in my area and i will be working ( i am having my mother watch it for me) .... the only thing is when i was reading about what its about it says how to avoid infection most women that will be watching it prob is already have HPV so i am hoping they will cover more about how to live healthy with hpv and how to live healthy with cc if this happens and more up to date sat.

on another note Dr. OZ just said organic food is not better for you!!! WOW

• By annsisto
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• October 11, 2012 at 12:27 pm
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My hpv had turned into cervical caner because it was deticed to late, which was no fault of mine because from age 25 several months after I give birth to my first child I had a tumer removed which was benine, but the gyn said I should have a pap and exaim every 6 months, so from then I did for 7 years, mind you always going on time and two more children everthing was going fine until one of my 6 month check up was abormal and after byopsy, leep cone and 2 months of ansitiy my results were cancer. Had it been found earlyer I wouldn't have had this horrible desease. But, Thank God and evryone for their help, I got through it. Pray and hope this sickness will be no longer a problem for all.

• By jap91512 (Inactive)
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• October 11, 2012 at 12:32 pm
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Will be watching today! It is on at 4 where I live.

• By annsisto
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• October 11, 2012 at 12:53 pm
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Here too, I'm in New York. WOW me too, organic foods sre not better, can't wait to see.

• By jap91512 (Inactive)
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• October 11, 2012 at 4:11 pm
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Anyone watching the show right now? It makes me so emotional.

• By Faith2
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• October 11, 2012 at 5:32 pm
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Just saw it! ABOUT DAMN TIME! But....there's more to go....for example....why the cut-off age of 65 for women to get screened? Stats show that our aging population is more sexually active than ever. I've read that it has to do with the time frame of a normal cell becoming invasive - approx 10 yrs for squamous cell (adeno can be more aggressive), which makes a woman 75 yrs, IF she's never had any screening after age 65 when cancer may potentially arise - is this a case of writing women off after a certain age? I've also read that it has to do with the cells not turning over as frequently as in younger women. I think the message should be....if concerned, get screened! How many of us still have moms or had grandmothers, aunts that surpassed 75 yrs of age - again, 10 yrs post current screening recommendation? Also not crazy about the 3 to 5 years between screening if an HPV/Pap are negative because I think that it has the potential to cause false security. Several things may affect the status of that test since the test is a snapshot at a particular time, not of the future. So, in my opinion, if any of the following occurs post a negative HPV/Pap test, maybe it's a good idea to be screened sooner rather than later: 1) if your immune system is not 100% - often, you don't always know when this is happening. Taking certain medications can affect your immune system, like steroids - if you have heavy menstrual flow and are anemic, your immune system is taxed, if you have bleeding hemorrhoids and are anemic, your immune system is also taxed 2) if you have a new sexual partner since the time of your last test 3) if you're with a partner who you're not sure is sexually committed to you only.

I have yet to read or hear that once exposed, you don't need to worry about being exposed again. In fact, I've read that increased viral load puts a woman at risk for the oncogenic strains. If permanent immunity is rendered, then you should see it w/vaccination. As mentioned on the show, data is young (4 yrs), and immunity from vaccination is thought to last 10 to 15 years, but not indefinitely at this time.

KUDOS TO ALL OF THE BRAVE WOMEN AND MEN WHO WERE ON THE SHOW TODAY, SHARED THEIR STORIES, AND ASKED QUESTIONS.....it's heartbreaking to hear of all of the loss, but it's not in vain.....I firmly believe, you've made a difference. Thank you!

• By jkhewett
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• October 11, 2012 at 6:38 pm
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It was weird seeing my picture on the show ... but I am so glad I was able to make an impact. I was impressed with what was said and how it was approached. The video is available on the Dr. Oz website.

We need to KEEP talking!!!!!!!!!!

• By jap91512 (Inactive)
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• October 11, 2012 at 8:07 pm
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@Faith2 Such good points that you brought up. My most recent pap smear was normal and theoretically if my next few pap smears are normal then by the age of 30 I can begin getting 3 to 5 year paps. I don't think I will ever do that. There will be annual paps and exams for me until I die. I encourage all the women I know (over and under 30) to get annual paps regardless of their situation.


@jkhewett I recorded the show to re-watch with my husband tonight. I plan on keeping a look out for you.

Did anyone catch that they briefly touched on B12 and Folic Acid? After my CIN 1 diagnosis in June I began regularly taking Folic Acid and there is B12 in my multivitamin. I now have a normal pap smear. Anyone else have an experience like this? What do you all think about it?

• By mamadawg
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• October 11, 2012 at 11:35 pm
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I'm so glad that so many of you were able to watch the show today. I was not aware until it aired that it was actually on at 4 pm in my area (east coast) and that it was in fact the online answer/question segment which took place at 5:30-6:00 pm. But, I am glad that you were able to find that out for yourself. Sorry for the discrepancy. While I am so excited to see our issue receiving national media attention I was disappointed in the fact that so much information was not touched upon and how one sided this show appeared to be placing blame of infection so much on men being cause of infecting women. It was very upsetting for my husband who sat and watched with me, forcing him to believe he in fact infected me thus putting me in position of having to endure everything I've gone through. It brought him to tears. Although I have tried to convince him of my extensive genetic history with myself being the 7th female to be infected and 2 women dying from it, this show made several references to men having virus on their body parts and infecting women etc and even stating that all cervical cancers are result of some type of hpv infection had him disbelieving me all over again. Very sorry they missed opportunity to speak out on women infecting men and the need for teen boys to receive vaccine to help prevent this as well as vice versa. I only hope that this show taking place is merely a springboard to get attention on this issue and that it will cause more people, men and women, mothers/fathers and daughters/sons discussing not just the virus but also the resulting health issues.

• By annsisto
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• October 12, 2012 at 12:46 am
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I feel the same way! When I got cc I actually belived my husband at the time of 7-1/2 years had to cheat on me or he carried it from befor me and I had to read so much to get info that it's not always that way, this was 15 years ago. You said it not fare to men. Thanks for your imput!

• By Faith2
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• October 12, 2012 at 1:29 am
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mamadawg,
Women have been traditionally blamed, that's the problem and the myth - that it's a women's disease and it's also what continues the stigma. I think back to the posters of the 70s in gynecologists offices showing risk factors: multiple sexual partners (assumed it was the woman w/many partners), poorly educated, low socio-economic status. Knowing what we know now, I think it's shameful that kind of judgement was put on women. Yes, those are risk factors, but so is being with a man who was with numerous partners, having compromised immunity, and yes, even rich, educated women get HPV! It's about time that men are factored into the equation and step up to take some of the responsibility - both in prevention and supporting women - not to finger point who gave it to whom, but to share in the fact that this virus does not discriminate, both men and women can get it, however, women traditionally pay the heftier price. Sheer numbers of LEEPs, CKCs, hysterectomies, radiation, chemo don't lie - our organs are internal, thus the potential for some serious damage that can go undetected. Yes oral cancer is on the rise, and as men become more affected, more will be done to get a handle on this virus. Why do I say this? Because cervical cancer was the #1 fatal gynecological cancer before the Pap smear was invented in the 40s. While the Pap has helped to decrease the numbers of actual cancer because of early detection, it is not foolproof. But c'mon......40-50 years until an HPV connection/test? We've got football teams wearing pink now in support of breast cancer, time for them to start wearing cervical/ovarian ribbon colors, too!

• By Faith2
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• October 12, 2012 at 2:10 am
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One other point I'd like to make.....so what do you do with this information if no cure? Knowledge is power. Talking about things and getting problems out in the open can add to the pressure of finding a cure. It increases the circle of knowledge from just medical professionals to eventually, and hopefully, the entire population who is at risk of becoming infected. No? Why all the hype then for a flu shot? How many have died from the Swine flu compared to cervical cancer? More than 3,000 women in the US die in ONE YEAR from cervical cancer! That's not counting all of the LEEPs, CKCs, cryo, lasers, hysterectomies, chemo & radiation done annually in order to arrest the progression toward cancer. And where was the CDC in all of this in support of women? To not talk about it, condemn folks for doing so, minimize it, or sweep it back under the rug because, Lordy, the public is just too dumb to handle it, is obviously not the answer. Talking about it increases awareness. Increasing awareness helps bust stigma. Busting stigma makes all of us realize that men and women are vulnerable when it comes to HPV related cancers. Any sexually active person is at risk. More research is needed to find a cure and better ways of dealing with HPV than just lopping off body parts, or grueling treatments like chemo/radiation - all with side effects. Research is funded by money. Awareness raises money. Loss of loved ones to HPV related cancers is devastating, unfortunate, but won't be in vain if we keep talking, looking for answers. Because 4,000 women die in the US each year from cervical cancer and frankly, 1 is too many.

• By WantToClear95
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• October 12, 2012 at 9:15 am
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Okay, I hate to be a Debbie Downer, but I wish they would use the term "go dormant" instead of "go away."

• By this_too_shall_pass
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• October 17, 2012 at 12:04 am
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Did anyone catch what he said about "the case against oral sex" and something about carrying the virus under one's fingernails? I was trying to watch the episode online but it was broken up into several small segments and it appeared as if they missed out a part or two.

• By Lost-n-lonely
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• October 17, 2012 at 2:43 am
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Why age 30 and above? I think there has been an increase in cases in women younger than that, including myself. (but I'm not only bringing it up because of that).

Because of the age barriers, this is why there is no financial, medical or grant support who get not only HPV, but cervical cancer from it as well. Help is limited to usually 40 and up.

I'm trying to get word out there that there should absolutely be NO age restrictions on screening for this or for your general cancer help either.

You can't slap an age on cancer, no matter where it is.