As a woman with Endometrial Cancer, who recently had a total hysterectomy, I am scheduled for vaginal vault brachytherapy in a couple of weeks. In scientific papers VBT is described as causing fear, physical and emotional pain, and humiliation. When sixteen women were interviewed about their experiences, one said she would rather die from cancer than have the treatment if she had known. Several reported screaming from the pain of cylinder insertion and removal; or praying to God it would be over, yet it continued! A common theme, was that they found childbirth far easier. None appreciated being placed in a vulnerable position while numerous different members of 'Their Team' entered the room, staring at their private parts as they lay on their backs, their legs dangling from stirrups. In fact, they were humiliated and demoralized. Obviously, there is a need to kill/prevent any cancer cells that remain after surgery from spreading. However, treating women like pieces of meat on the end of a barbecue skewer, while entertaining an unwelcome audience, is hardly the way to do it; especially when many patients are known to suffer PTSD from experiences suffered from this procedure! The medical 'profession' needs to find a treatment method that demonstrates, an element of compassion. Isn't there such a thing as a Hippocratic Oath? And, something about, 'First do no harm' ? More than one or two, so called 'professionals' need to be transparent in their descriptions of what is about to happen especially during procedures that are known to cause pain, and considerable distress. Instead, they frequently choose to say nothing. Why would anyone one in their right mind, trust anyone who behaves in such a manner? Failure to share information, is a form of deception! All patients have the right to be well informed ahead of time, and encouraged to make their own choices, or decide to refuse treatment. They need to be allowed to ask questions, expect to be both listened to and heard, and express any concerns. Efforts need to be made to accommodate patient's requests, so long as they do not cause safety issues. Witholding information is at best unacceptable, at worst criminal! Humane treatment methods need to be found instead of subjecting women to additional traumatic experiences when they are already dealing with a diagnosis, many find devastating. Demand transparency, vague responses must be replaced by specifics, leaving no room for doubt! Patient safety, care and comfort needs to be the priority, and should always come before hospital profits!
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well explained, thank you so much.
As a woman with Endometrial Cancer, who recently had a total hysterectomy, I am scheduled for vaginal vault brachytherapy in a couple of weeks. In scientific papers VBT is described as causing fear, physical and emotional pain, and humiliation. When sixteen women were interviewed about their experiences, one said she would rather die from cancer than have the treatment if she had known. Several reported screaming from the pain of cylinder insertion and removal; or praying to God it would be over, yet it continued! A common theme, was that they found childbirth far easier. None appreciated being placed in a vulnerable position while numerous different members of 'Their Team' entered the room, staring at their private parts as they lay on their backs, their legs dangling from stirrups. In fact, they were humiliated and demoralized.
Obviously, there is a need to kill/prevent any cancer cells that remain after surgery from spreading. However, treating women like pieces of meat on the end of a barbecue skewer, while entertaining an unwelcome audience, is hardly the way to do it; especially when many patients are known to suffer PTSD from experiences suffered from this procedure! The medical 'profession' needs to find a treatment method that demonstrates, an element of compassion. Isn't there such a thing as a Hippocratic Oath? And, something about, 'First do no harm' ? More than one or two, so called 'professionals' need to be transparent in their descriptions of what is about to happen especially during procedures that are known to cause pain, and considerable distress. Instead, they frequently choose to say nothing. Why would anyone one in their right mind, trust anyone who behaves in such a manner? Failure to share information, is a form of deception! All patients have the right to be well informed ahead of time, and encouraged to make their own choices, or decide to refuse treatment. They need to be allowed to ask questions, expect to be both listened to and heard, and express any concerns. Efforts need to be made to accommodate patient's requests, so long as they do not cause safety issues. Witholding information is at best unacceptable, at worst criminal! Humane treatment methods need to be found instead of subjecting women to additional traumatic experiences when they are already dealing with a diagnosis, many find devastating. Demand transparency, vague responses must be replaced by specifics, leaving no room for doubt! Patient safety, care and comfort needs to be the priority, and should always come before hospital profits!