Obese Women Less Likely to Be Tested for Some Cancers

Gee, I wonder if it is part of a pattern of self-neglect.

"A new review of 32 studies suggests that obese women -- particularly white women -- are more likely than others to skip screenings for breast and cervical cancer.

No one knows why extra pounds heighten the likelihood that women will avoid mammograms or Pap smears. And it's not known why obesity seems to have no significant effect on colorectal screening, the researchers said."

There is speculation:

"There are many theories why heavier women might be less likely to undergo health screenings, Cohen said. "It may be related to patients' emotional barriers, things like embarrassment and fear of being weighed. It may be provider-bias, physicians having a bias against obese patients. And [obese women] have other health-care needs, like dealing with high cholesterol."

Another possibility is that medical equipment may not be sized properly to accommodate larger patients, Cohen said."

That's why hospitals are using zoo-level equipment.

It is a refreshing admission that "medical equipment" is not big enough.

Veterinary equipment is:

Vaginal speculum

This is a nickel-plated speculum that comes with 27 and 35 cm long blades for mares and heifers.

It could help with the Paps.

Here is a 34-inch shoulder length glove to use with animals:

It can facilitate colorectal cancer screening or a gynecologic examination.

See there's equipment hope for fat people.

And there is always weight loss, too.