Five Ways to Keep Men Cancer Free

Generally speaking, men are notorious for ignoring their health, and delaying going to see a doctor
about any kind of problem.
This is a dangerous tendency, as in more than half of all recorded prostate cancer cases, as well as
at least a quarter of testicular cancer cases, the disease will have spread by the time of
diagnosis.
A quick five minute check once a month is all that is required to test yourself for testicular
cancer. Becoming more aware of what's normal for your body is also vital. For example, an ache in
the groin that has not disappeared after a few days should be investigated.
Prostate cancer can be particularly difficult to detect, yet 1 in 11 men will suffer from it.
As it tends to strike older men, that proportion will increase in later life.
The average man's attitude that 'it won't happen to me' just does not make sense.
Scientists, researchers and doctors have come up with a few important suggestions for how to make
the men in your life take responsibility for their health:

1. Men are more likely to listen to women when it comes to health problems. Be supportive, and
offer to go with him to the surgery or hospital.

2. Don't nag and moan. It's a sensitive subject and talking needs to be done carefully. Men
respond best to straightforward information, so set aside some time to talk about the self-checks
he might do.

3. Work as a team. Get your partner to check himself. Look out for the unusual symptoms together.

4. Find out as much valuable information as you can about male cancers, and pass this on to him
in a practical way. Point out health items in newspapers and magazines.

5. Spread the word, and encourage other women to get their men 'checked out'.

Testicular cancer is most common in men under 35 years of age, but can affect men of any age.
Encourage your partner or son to check themselves regularly for lumps or changes.

Symptoms to look out for are:

Lump, discomfort, or pain in the testicle.
A heavy scrotum.

Prostate cancer mainly affects men over 65, although statistics suggest that all men over 50 should
be self examining.

Symptoms to look out for are:

Frequent, sudden urges to urinate
Difficulty in passing
Passing urine more often than usual, especially at night.
Blood in the urine or semen
The PSA blood test may show up prostate cancer, but levels may also be raised for other reasons,
which need to be discussed with your doctor.

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