Quick question leads to cancer diagnosis

A woman describes how a routine visit to her gynecologist and a two-word question led to a cancer diagnosis. Her doctor asked, "Any spotting?" and she said yes. This led to an ultrasound which detected a cancerous polyp. She explains how an economic decision about healthcare may have contributed to her quick diagnosis.

(Los Angeles Times) UPDATED 06/23/2008
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