I think that we need a thread for general health-related matters. We have quite a lot of them and they currently tend to go on Mundane Thread II, which just seems a bit wrong. It feels odd to be discussing someone's tests, their forthcoming operation or just health concerns generally amidst less serious discussions. So, let's collect them here. It'll also be easier to refer back to for helpful advice or guidance that posters have offered.
To get the ball rolling, I've received an invite from my GP surgery to take part in a study to investigate the link between genetics and men at a higher risk of developing prostate cancer. Usually, to reassure the potential volunteer that participation won't be a huge drain on their time, the invite and any accompanying literature are quite brief, but I've got an opening letter from the surgery, a 7-page information sheet from the Institute of Cancer Research, a consent form and a 4-page questionnaire, so I'm wondering how much of my time this is going to involve. OTOH, I do believe that it's important to engage with medical research whenever possible so I'm inclined to go along with it.
To get the ball rolling, I've received an invite from my GP surgery to take part in a study to investigate the link between genetics and men at a higher risk of developing prostate cancer. Usually, to reassure the potential volunteer that participation won't be a huge drain on their time, the invite and any accompanying literature are quite brief, but I've got an opening letter from the surgery, a 7-page information sheet from the Institute of Cancer Research, a consent form and a 4-page questionnaire, so I'm wondering how much of my time this is going to involve. OTOH, I do believe that it's important to engage with medical research whenever possible so I'm inclined to go along with it.
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