Important information for everyman here! John's story

[valmara1971]

Gentlemen, this story was brought to my attention in an email forwarded from a friend. She works as a PA and her company deals directly with the company mentioned so I know this is a true story. I was forwarded a scan from the hard copy newspaper but I have linked the online version as the scan was a little difficult to read.
There is a very clear message here for all of us gentlemen.
Please take the time to read the entire article.

http://www.thestar.co.uk/features/How-I-overcame-my-prostate.5752926.jp

John says:

"I'd like every man in England to be given the test but I've no intention of running around with a placard on my back, campaigning for change.

"That's not my way. Instead I tell my story to whoever asks, then urge them to promise to tell it to two people. I hope that, this way, word will spread and more men's lives will be saved.

I think we can do a little bit better than that don’t you brothers?

I propose that we post when we get tested and also who we have told about this test.

I have contacted John personally and he is more than happy to discuss his story with groups or individuals.

I agreed to give him the link to this thread when it was up. How great would it be for him to look in at his story on B&B and see almost 20,000 folks lining up to get tested.
Come on B&B get behind this one it could save your life, it saved John’s!

 

[DJSneak]

Great post, thanks for sharing.

 

[SpyvSpy]

My dads dealing with that right now. It sucks, he's taking avodart to help it somewhat though.

 

[Bobtrumpet]

Thanks for the note - it always helps to be reminded.

I've been getting a PSA with my annual physical for years. There has been some discussion lately about the accuracy and correct interpretation of the PSA test, and it should be combined with a digital exam (yes, that one) and other tests as needed.

Our youth pastor's husband (he's under 40, which is when most recommendations start for PSA testing) went to a wellness booth at a mall while visiting his parents, and found he had elevated PSA levels that turned out to be a problem when investigated further. He's doing fine now, but may not have been had he not had the test.

 

[valmara1971]

My dads dealing with that right now. It sucks, he's taking avodart to help it somewhat though.

Sucks don't quite cover it! Best of luck to you and your dad. Make sure you get tested if your near the bracket!

 

[Obsessed]

It's also important to tell your doctor of any family history of cancer, as it may cause him to test you at an earlier age than the general recommendation.

 

[tg16]

I had mine last week. I get the manual exam (my urologist has small hands and fingers) and the PSA on alternating years.

 

[blades033]

This is a good read, thanks. I just forwarded it to my father!

 

[papa2cool]

Thanks for the important reminder. Both of my grandfathers died from prostate cancer and I make sure I get checked every year. Hope lots of you take this to heart and get tested.