“The discovery of gynecological, pre-cancerous conditions in women prompts

understandable fear,” says Brad Lewis, author of Dysplasia. “The result can

be costly, unnecessary procedures completed by overly-aggressive

physicians.”

Lewis claims a financial incentive drives doctors to recommend procedures

to resolve conditions which often pose no immediate health threat, and

which may be mitigated naturally or via less intrusive means. OB-GYN

physicians, faced with extensive overhead and investments in costly medical

equipment, hastily recommend procedures which appease the emotions of the

patient, but which can be medically unnecessary.

Dysplasia, a medical thriller, provides an in-depth look at the

inner-workings of a renowned OB-GYN practice, and probes sensitive medical

issues including the unethical and unsavory practices of some physicians.

Lewis, who relied on his own medical training and extensive research for

Dysplasia, hopes his entertaining novel will also serve as a real-life

wake-up call to women.

“Dysplasia is reality-based fiction,” he notes. “Important information can

sometimes best be relayed and accepted when it is presented in a

non-threatening manner.”

“The bottom line: Women need to be aware of aggressive male doctors whose

recommendations should not be taken as gospel,” adds Lewis.

“There are various types of pre-cancerous conditions; patient education and

second opinions can prevent the stress, discomfort and danger of

unnecessary procedures. The best and simplest approach between patient and

doctor is for the patient to be advised of exactly what the doctor knows,

and then let the patient decide what’s next. There are tremendous

variations in what is considered normal vs. atypical. Don’t jump to surgery

until you and your doctor are sure.”