How a Routine Health Exam Saved My Life -- and Bank Account

In our Money Mic series, we hand over the podium to people with controversial views about money. These are their views, not ours, but we welcome your responses. Today, one woman shares how an early-detection annual exam saved her life, and how the wise insurance decisions she made paid off -- she only had a mere $100 tab for her entire treatment. For all 44 years of my life, I've been diligent about my health. I've never smoked, hardly ever drink, eat a healthy diet of mostly organic foods, and never forget my omega-3 supplements. I maintain a healthy weight, and lead an active lifestyle with my husband and two sons. What's more, I rarely get sick. If anyone in my house catches a cold or stomach bug, I suffer just a glancing blow, if anything at all. In short, I'm the type of woman you might think would fare just fine if she skipped her yearly checkup. But I never have -- a simple fact that saved my life. The Calls That Changed It All ... In early 2014 I visited the doctor for my annual exam and Pap smear test -- then mentally checked that health to-do off my list for the year. Until a few days later, that is, when my phone rang while I was out shopping. I was surprised to see my ob-gyn's number -- but even more surprised by the news. My results came back slightly abnormal, and I needed to schedule a second test. No problem, I thought, considering it just a minor inconvenience in my busy life. A couple days after the follow-up appointment, the nurse called again. ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news