Typically men don't like going to the doctor. This is especially true when rectal exams are concerned! Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of deaths from cancer among US men. It is generally suspected when a hard nodule is felt during a routine rectal exam or an abnormal PSA(prostate specific antigen). These exams are recommended for men 40 and older. Symptoms include difficulty urinating, burning with urination or blood in urine. Early detection is the key. It can prevent metastasis (spreading of the cancer) to other organs.
This is something you men need to think about. It won't only affect you but also your loved ones! I have twin uncles who both were diagnosed with prostate cancer within a year of each other. One is doing fine whereas the other has metastasis and has begun the dying process.
There are many treatments and research is underway to identify the genes that cause prostate cancer.
Your comments and thoughts are greatly appreciated!
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14 years ago
Im sorry to hear about your uncle foxxy..
ReplyDeleteand im sorry to hear that it could have been prevented.. but its good that you let people know they should have their exams!
after all preventing is better then healing!