Day 16 - Doctors and money

Not much happened today.

I walked 8.6 KMs to the bus station and got a bus ticket.  I leave East London at 16:30 on Sunday, and arrive 07:30 on Monday morning in Pretoria. Then to the Wound Care Lady for a 13:00 appointment. 

We read about many types of Alternate and Complementary cancer treatments. Alternate treatments replace normal medical treatment. Complementary treatment is done with normal treatment.

There is so much discussion online about how cancer treatment is such a huge money maker for Doctors, Hospitals, Medical suppliers, and drug companies. They would be adversely affected financially if a simple or cheap cure was found. Many people feel that the big business of cancer means, that cancer will not be cured soon.

I remember how I had many visits to the prostate Doctor, and many expensive tests. He then prescribed some pills. I asked him if the pills had any side effects, and he said no. So, I asked him why he didn't just prescribe the pills before all the tests, and see if they worked. He said that since Medical Aid was paying, it was good to do all the tests. If those machines and skilled nurses are not utilized, and don't make money for the hospital, then the hospital would not keep them, and when someone did need those tests, machines, or nurses, they would not be available.
It's all about the money.

We just watched "Penguins of Madagascar". That laughter was probably worth more as a cancer treatment, than an expensive shot of chemo. :-)

Now for some medicinal Sherry, then to bed.