Topic: Pap Smear

9 chapters across the catalog

twitter mwitter
Episode 602 55:48 - 57:40

602: twitter mwitter

HPV, Pap Smears, Slut Cancer Comment

A dinner guest claimed she no longer gets Pap smears or mammograms because she believes the research is biased by Obamacare cost-cutting. The conversation took a sharp turn when a guest referred to HPV as "slut cancer," shocking the host with the perceived hypocrisy of the liberal group.

Pilots of Terror
Episode 601 2:38:49 - 2:42:03

601: Pilots of Terror

HPV Vaccine, Roche HPV Test Approval

The FDA has approved a new HPV test from Roche that may eventually replace the traditional Pap smear as the primary screen for cervical cancer. Critics argue the Gardasil vaccine and these new testing protocols are part of a "big scam" driven by pharmaceutical profits rather than public health.

Seven Proxies
Episode 600 2:21:52 - 2:25:42

600: Seven Proxies

Ban Bossy Campaign, Girl Scouts, Affordable Care Act Tests

The "Ban Bossy" social media campaign is criticized by a listener who is a Girl Scout troop leader, arguing it undermines the development of strong female leaders. A separate email discusses the shifting mainstream media narrative regarding mammograms and pap smears under the Affordable Care Act, suggesting that previously "free" tests are now being labeled as unnecessary.

Media Harmonization
Episode 482 20:43 - 26:22

482: Media Harmonization

Medical Industry Scams, Pap Smear Testing Procedures

A personal account details a frustrating experience with the medical system following an abnormal pap smear result. The narrative describes a "sales job" atmosphere at a medical center where patients are shown promotional videos for invasive procedures like colposcopies and LEAP. The account highlights the transition from "doctors" to "healthcare providers" and the aggressive marketing of pharmaceutical solutions.

Burka Bellyflop
Episode 430 2:25:50 - 2:30:11

430: Burka Bellyflop

Gardasil HPV Vaccine, Vinegar Test Reliability

The International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics published a study suggesting that a simple visual inspection using vinegar is more reliable for detecting HPV than expensive testing machines. The hosts claim that Merck and testing companies are profiting from high false-positive rates that lead to unnecessary biopsies and vaccine sales. They encourage listeners to research the "vinegar test" as a low-cost alternative to commercial screenings.

Episode 407 2:40:10 - 2:41:58

407: Exploding Dog

HPV Script, Medical Procedure Skepticism

A discussion on the "HPV script" used by doctors to encourage medical procedures notes that low-grade HPV often resolves on its own without intervention. Skepticism is expressed regarding the aggressive marketing of vaccines and screenings for a condition that rarely progresses to invasive cancer.

Episode 403 2:16:13 - 2:20:14

403: Pharmacy in a Fruit

Polio Vaccine, HPV Shot Pricing

Claims are discussed regarding the renaming of polio symptoms to Guillain-Barre syndrome in cases where vaccines fail to provide immunity. The discussion also covers the high cost of the HPV vaccine, which can reach $800 for a two-shot series. The hosts describe a "sales cycle" where doctors use inconclusive pap smear results to pressure women into purchasing expensive and potentially unnecessary vaccinations.

Home for the Holidays
Episode 351 1:41:35 - 1:43:38

351: Home for the Holidays

Insurance Fraud and the HPV Vaccine Scam

Young women are reportedly being subjected to frequent biopsies and pap smears following "pre-cancerous" cell findings, which some claim is a form of insurance fraud. These procedures are often used to pressure patients into receiving the Gardasil vaccine. The medical establishment is criticized for using fear tactics to drive up insurance billings and pharmaceutical sales.

Pap Schmear
Episode 278 1:33:29 - 1:36:50

278: Pap Schmear

Gardasil Expansion and Anal Pap Smear Recommendations

The vaccine industry is expanding the target demographic for Gardasil, with new media campaigns encouraging gay men to receive the HPV vaccine. Articles in publications like The Advocate are now promoting "anal pap smears" for men to detect potential cancers. Critics view this as a marketing push by pharmaceutical companies to increase vaccine sales by creating new medical requirements for various segments of the population.