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posted 07/02/2010, comments (0)|
Signs of Prostate Problems and What They Can Indicate
Sometimes figuring out if you have a prostate problem can be a tricky maze. My own father had NO symptoms, but he was over the age of 70 and his new primary care doctor gave him a blood test as part of a battery of bloodwork. He was quickly diagnosed with prostate cancer. But for many men, trouble with urination and ejaculation and/or pain can... Read more
posted 06/18/2010, comments (0)|
Getting Past the Fears of a Prostate Check
This is a touchy subject: men often don't care for going to the doctor (in general), so how do they overcome the fear of getting their prostates checked? I know my own father never much thought about his prostate health and he was examined by mere luck, since he exhibited no signs of a prostate problem. But what about men who are... Read more
posted 06/08/2010, comments (0)|
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Anxiety and Misinformation about Prostate Diseases
Over the last decade, prostate diseases have filled many pages of print media. Articles about various treatment options and the merits or perhaps lack of merit are scattered throughout newspapers. And what about the advertising that occurs? It is difficult to watch any sporting event without being besieged with advertisements for the... Read more
posted 05/27/2010, comments (4)|
How My Father Learned That He Had Prostate Cancer
My dad's story isn't unusual, but it's a little scary: his prostate cancer was discovered when he switched doctors. He was seeing the same primary care physician (PCP) for several years, but he didn't love the care he was receiving. Something about the physician seemed off-putting; it could have been the countless patients he accepted and his... Read more
posted 05/18/2010, comments (0)|
