The yearly loss of people's sensitive information from various govt and private sources makes me very nervous about the push for digital medical records.  I also don't like the idea of insurance companies "obtaining" information I've discussed with my healthcare provider if I don't want it released.  I'd really rather keep my file with me and take it back and forth to the medical office.  

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The show talked about testicular cancer but I had a few Q’s that didn’t come up on the show. 1) Is the exam all external or are ultrasounds, blood, and urine tests required as well? 2) Does the treatment for testicular cancer cause you to become infertile? 3) I’ve had an on-and-off dull ache that varies from side to side. I thought I might just be sleeping on them in an odd way but I’m...

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