I am looking ahead in the next six months or so to be given radiation treatments to destroy the cancer.  The procedure is quite delicate and I would like to check my doctors track record for this procedure and not from him but from public records but I do not know how to go about this process.  I would be anxious to hear from anyone that does know.  Thanks.
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Everyone gets auditted from someone these days so the information will be somewhere out there. Remember that this information has to be carefully interpreted eg some physicians select better cases to treat and may have better outcomes because of this. Ask your doc how many he's done and then just ahve faith. Numbers are just numbers at the end of the day and most people would actually be happier not knowing.\n\nAnd radiotherapy instead of surgery suggests (atleast in the UK) non-curative treatment.\n\nPS If you're friendly with a doctor I'd ask him for personal recommendations, he may even recommend someone if you're not on friendly terms. Remember doctors (should) get a broad level of experience and will have worked with at least a few local urologists/ radiologists. This route is much better than looking for statistics in my opinion
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From what I understand, a biopsy is the only way to 100% confirm if it is cancer or not. I have had blood work done that said my cancer returned, PET scans and CT scans that said the same, but my biopsy came back negative. In a month, they re-tested my PET and CT, and they were back to normal. Anyway, good luck with all of your testing. I hope things turn out ok.
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Yes, go to the ER in an emergency clinic if you think you have cancer. But, they might ask to see proof of your health insurance. Good luck.
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They are probably destroyed. Hospitals only keep medical records for 5 years if the file is inactive. Unless you have had a history of cancer, are a child at time of exam, or have mammograms. I would assume the millitary is the same
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My wife had one 3 years ago and doctors left it.  It turned out to be cancer and she is still fighting it. DO NOT HESITATE GETTING TREATMENT BECAUSE IT MAY COST YOUR LIFE AND YOUR KIDS WONT HAVE A MUM
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It may not be public record, but if it is you could probably get access to it by talking to either the principal or superintendent of your school.  It may help if a parent helps you so that they know you're serious.
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What kind of treatment?  That is not a word!  Do you mean radiation?  Need to ask your doctor.  This is not something a layperson on Yahoo Answers is likely to know the answer to...especially if your question is not clear.  CALL YOUR DOCTOR.  If you are already receiving medical treatment, why in the world would you ask strangers for medical advice instead of asking your doctor?
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I think all medical records go to missouri or something...I got mine in the mail.....if you'd like I can look for the address and send you a 360 message with it........
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The gowth rate is concerning. I'm taking for granted he has had either a needle or open biopsy of the nodule. If not he should have one to determine what exactly it is you are dealing with. Speed is of the essence here! Has he had any other exams, such as CT or MRI of the abdomen and pelvis or brain? Once the biopsy is returned those exams may be ordered, don't be suprised if they are! If he has had the biopsy, and it is malignant, ask what options there are for treatment, chemo and radiation or just chemo or just radiation, and if there is metastasis to any other areas?
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Go to your county Government page, there should be a link for public records
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If you want to investigate a particular doctor, all you have to do is contact your state medical board.  If they have been on the receiving end of any disciplinary action or patient complaints, you can access this info.  Also, there are a number of online sites where this stuff is posted. See my sources below for url's, some pay some free.  Also, I'd go to your state medical board's website.
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The radiologist is completing the workup.  Many people are called back for more images or U/S.  It does not mean you have cancer.  It just means they want to look at something closer.  This happens all the time and I wouldn't worry about it especially if it is on both sides.\n\nGood luck
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might want to check and see if any laws will be broke??you could donate to local cancer society?? help someome in needy situation?call the dr you got them from he may have someone who is in need?
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I know how you feel, but there is hope. \n\nI am currently in the Bahamas with my Mother who has Terminal Lung Cancer. There is a clinic here that has been in operation for over 30 years. We have been here for 4 of our 8 week stay, everyday is really neat. A lot of the patients stick around in the meeting room/ waiting room to visit, and share stories and catch up. There were 40 people all talking and laughing, talking about cancer and life, the returning patients talk about how bad their cancer was 4, 8, 10 even 18 years ago when they started coming to the clinic, the cancer that has since disappeared. There is nothing dangerous or foreign to the treatment, just building up your immune system in a very effective manner. If you want to know more contact me or go to www.immunemedicine.com I cannot tell you how impressed I am with what I have seen and how my Mother has already improved. I know one man who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, he skipped all US, conventional (poisonous, dangerous) options and went to the Bahamas and is doing great now. Another man who has been coming here for 18 years that had prostate cancer. People with just about every type of cancer. But, they are honest here, you send them your medical information and they will tell you whether they believe they can help you or not, and they will send you home if they don't think you are benefiting. \n\nMy mom has shown drastic improvements and is feeling so much better. and we are in the Bahamas so we are having a good Mother-Daughter vacation.\n\nI have also done a lot of research on the Cesium Chloride/DMSO treatment and think that it has merit and you can do it at home.\n\nThe clinic here believes that a supplement/liquid called VIBE works really well in addition to other treatments, I am going to look in to that some more.\n\nUS doctors push chemo and radiation, but when you look at the statistics and side effects it is not a good option for most people. My Mom had both before we came here and now that I know more about them and have researched them I feel horrible that I let her go through them. She was lucky (so far) the only long term side effect she has shown is short term memory loss. \n\nThe stories I have heard from the other patients here about how they were treated by US medicine astound me. One lady went home to have a shunt put in her liver so she would be ok to come here, but they refused to put it in unless she agreed to do chemotherapy, is that what our country is about? Denying helpful procedures unless we agree to dangerous, toxic ones? The drug companies run US medicine at least when it comes to cancer treatment and it is sad. Most doctors will tell you not to try alternative medicine and some will refuse to even see you again if you do. To some degree they are not to blame, they have not been taught anything about it other than that it is evil and wrong and they would be rejected by their colleagues if they suggested alternatives.\n\nI would also like to tell you about another lady staying at the house we are staying at, she is 86 years old and has breast cancer as well. She arrived at the clinic the same day we did and is doing very well. Her immune system continues to improve and she gained 2 pounds since last week. She is absolutely thrilled with this treatment and knows that it is helping her.\n\nPlease whatever you do, research first. \n\nOne very helpful website is www.cancertutor.com\n\nGood luck!!
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I don't know, specifically, what kind of records you are looking for, but do a search of "Medical Malpractice" (put the words, in quotes, in your browser).  You will get court cases and stories about such suits.\n\nwww.findlaw.com is the only law site I have at my fingertips, at the moment.  There (in a search), you will get legal decisions of malpractice suits...  Facts of the cases are presented therein.
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You question really doesnt make any sense. Are you trying to determine where and how a medical record was accessed? This is called requesting an Accounting of Disclosures from the provider. Otherwise, please update your question.
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Have a look on the NHS.gov website.  They're very good at plucking targets and stuff out of thin air without consulting the medics at the coal face!!  When I snuff it, I'm coming back to sort out the NHS as my biggest strength I am told is bringing order out of chaos!!