CANCER IN MEN
CANCER IN MEN
Two forms of cancer specifically affecting men, are Prostate and Testicular
cancer. Both forms of cancer can be successfully treated if diagnosed early.
Neither form of cancer need result in death.
We
men are however, both squeamish and easily embarrassed. Whereas women face
potential problems head-on, and are not generally afraid to investigate problems
with their bodies, men tend to ignore early signs in the hope that they’ll go
away.
Whereas
the treatment of women’s health has improved over the years by the successful
implementation of screening programmes, men baulk at the idea of discussing
discomfort and pain with their GP – and flinch at the very idea of an internal
examination!
But
the simple truth, as we’re all aware, is that cancer kills if it's not treated
in time.
Some
Facts.
One
in twenty men is diagnosed with Prostate cancer each year.
95%
of all patients are aged between 45 & 80.
The
Prostate (please note, not prostrate – which is how you could end up
permanently if you don’t go to the doctor), is a walnut sized gland at the
base of the bladder. It fits round the tube carrying urine from the bladder, and
produces the thick fluid that forms most of the semen.
Not
enough is known about the causes of Prostate cancer.
Testicular
cancer is the most common form of cancer to affect men between twenty &
thirty-five years.
There
is a 96% recovery rate for this form of cancer if it’s diagnosed & treated
quickly
Not
enough is known about the causes of testicular cancer.
Signs
& Symptoms.
Basically,
if you think that something unusual to do with your waterworks has developed –
go see your doctor straight away!
Prostate
Cancer.
Difficulty
or delay in urinating
Increased
& unexplained need to urinate
A
weak stream of urine
Pain
whilst urinating
Blood
in the urine
Testicular
Cancer.
A
lump in either testicle
Any
enlargement in the testicle
Any
changes to the feel or appearance of the testicles
A
dull ache in the groin
Growth
or tenderness in the upper chest
Come
on, these don’t need spelling out - if you think that something unusual to do
with your waterworks has developed – go see your doctor straight away!
What
to do.
There’s
no avoiding it; you have to see the doctor.
If
you don’t want to end up as nothing more than a statistic, you have to act
early. In fact you have to do what women are good at doing, but what men are
really bad at – you have to talk about it.
Useful
websites.
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