Prostate Cancer Kills

A bit off topic and an alarming title, I know but as I was driving into work today and I heard a very interesting interview on the local talk radio show. The guests from the local hospital were on because September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.

They answered questions from callers and gave out valuable information. I learned some things I did not know about Prostate Cancer. Although, I am not at risk for Prostate Cancer (being a woman and all)- I would like to share just a few things in hopes that someone will read this and do what they need to do to save a life!

1. Prostate Cancer exhibits NO early warning signs or symptoms
2. By the time a man exhibits symptoms, it's usually too late for non-evasive treatment options to either save his life or his "natural sexual function"

3. Screening is the only tool for early detection
4. Men should be screen starting at age 50, African Americans at age 45.
5. Screening is usually a blood test and/or rectal exam

Don't let something as silly as avoiding the rectal exam be the reason you die before you had to. Get screened today!

For more information, check out the Prostate Cancer Foundations website at http://www.pcf.org/site/c.leJRIROrEpH/b.5699537/k.BEF4/Home.htm

Thanks you for allowing this brief departure!