Posted on 11/17/2004 10:11:36 PM PST by SunkenCiv
Rice is having a uterine fibroid embolization, a procedure to block arteries that supply blood to fibroid tumours, he said. It does not involve cancer or a life-threatening condition, McCormack said.
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She said today it was personal or private. I guess not anymore.
OW! God speed Condi! One thing's for sure, she'll feel better afterwards. OW!
Whatever.She'll be in fine shape as always.
God give her a quick and easy recovery.
Can I make a suggestion? Can we all agree to refer to Dr. Rice as Dr. Rice, not as Condi? When we use the name Condi it is a token of affection which in no way diminishes our respect for this brilliant woman, but we never referred to Powell as Colin or Bush as Georgie. I want to make it inappropriate for the mainstream media to diminish her with pseudo-intimate references to her by a nickname.
I wonder some days if people can actually have privacy...
No. but we refer to the President as "Gee Dubya and Mr. Powell as "Colon". What's wrong with "Condi"?
The media has never, to my knowledge referred to the President, The Secretary or the NS Advisor buy the affectionate diminutives that we use here on FR.
You are talking "PC" - and we have enough of that as it is.
Amen ...
Point taken, and it's a valid one. I think women in positions of authority are more often referred to by first names than men. And it does change the dynamic. OTOH we (collectively) will refer to the President as Dubya. I guess context is everything.
Sorry to hear this. I wish her well.
Prayers for ya, Doctor Rice!
God Bless Dr. Rice for a successful surgery and speedy recover.
It must be so pleasant to have everyone discussing your gynecological issues and visualizing you in the stirrups.Until I read your words, I wasn't doing that. Thanks for the visual.
Can we all agree to refer to Dr. Rice as Dr. Rice, not as Condi?Not that I referred to her as Condi in the first place, but my answer is No.
Excellent point. It's VERY IMPORTANT that she be referred to as DR. RICE, least the over indoctrinated misunderstand.
Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) is a new way of treating fibroid tumors of the uterus. Fibroid tumors, also known as myomas, are masses of fibrous and muscle tissue in the uterine wall which are benign, but which may cause heavy menstrual bleeding, pain in the pelvic region, or pressure on the bladder or bowel. With angiographic methods similar to those used in heart catheterization, a catheter is placed in each of the two uterine arteries and small particles are injected to block the arterial branches that supply blood to the fibroids. The fibroid tissue dies, the masses shrink, and in most cases symptoms are relieved. Uterine fibroid embolization, done under local anesthesia, is much less invasive than open surgery done to remove uterine fibroids. The procedure is performed by an experienced interventional radiologist, a physician specially trained to perform uterine fibroid embolization and similar procedures.
Uterine fibroid embolization was first used to limit blood loss during surgical removal of fibroid tumors. It was found that after embolization and while awaiting surgery, many patients no longer had symptoms, and frequently the operation itself proved not to be necessary. Today uterine fibroid embolization is used as a stand-alone treatment for women who have symptom-producing uterine fibroids.
By far the most common reason for embolizing the uterine arteries is to treat symptoms caused by fibroid tumors. This is accomplished by stopping the growth of fibroid tumors and attempting to shrink them. Because the effects of uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) on fertility are not yet known, the ideal candidate is a premenopausal woman with symptoms from fibroid tumors who no longer wishes to become pregnant, but wants to avoid having a hysterectomy (surgical removal of the uterus). Uterine fibroid embolization may be an excellent alternative for women who, for reasons of health or religion, do not want to receive blood transfusions—as may be necessary if open surgery is carried out. The procedure also benefits women who for any reason cannot receive general anesthesia.
Embolization of the uterine arteries also may be used to halt severe bleeding following childbirth or caused by malignant gynecological tumors.
Excellent point. It's VERY IMPORTANT that she be referred to as DR. RICE, least the over indoctrinated misunderstand.
My sister had the "roller ball" technique done 10- 12 years ago - whew - great results - tech has to have evolved since then - good speed Ms Rice.
I hope all goes well with her surgery.
I wonder why she doesn't go for a full hysterectomy? She's too old to have babies now, even if she wanted one.
My prayers go up for you and Condi. Lord, we pray for a successful surgery for Condi. Please guide the hands of the surgeon and give Condi a quick recovery. In Jesus' precious name. Amen
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