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Now I read that something in the region of 90% of men who die aged over 50 have enlarged prostates; many even have a kind of non-fatal cancer (benign I guess but that was unclear) of the prostate.
I also have a life assurance policy that pays out should I suffer any critical illness, apparently including any form of cancer.
So... I have been thinking that perhaps I should be asking my doctor for a prostate check even thought I'm not suffering any symptoms as most men don't. However the process is rather off-putting. Still the money would be nice...
Now I read that something in the region of 90% of men who die aged over 50 have enlarged prostates; many even have a kind of non-fatal cancer (benign I guess but that was unclear) of the prostate.
My dad was just diagnosed with prostate cancer on monday. You're right; basically every man that is dead, and didn't die of prostate cancer, has it. And apparently after the age of 20 almost all men start developing abnormal cells in/around their prostate. These cells can eventually become cancer.
My dad was just diagnosed with prostate cancer on monday. You're right; basically every man that is dead, and didn't die of prostate cancer, has it. And apparently after the age of 20 almost all men start developing abnormal cells in/around their prostate. These cells can eventually become cancer.
A robot is going to operate on him. I guess it's the latest/greatest technology and is supposed to completely remove the prostate and tumor without all the side affects of the old procedure.
I guess the old procedure was leaving men without the ability to control their blatter (think, now you have to wear a diaper), and with no ability to get an erection. :mumble: Apparently this robot solves all those issues.
We have a DVD about the robot performing the procedure. I'll watch it tonight and find out more.
A robot is going to operate on him. I guess it's the latest/greatest technology and is supposed to completely remove the prostate and tumor without all the side affects of the old procedure.
I guess the old procedure was leaving men without the ability to control their blatter (think, now you have to wear a diaper), and with no ability to get an erection. :mumble: Apparently this robot solves all those issues.
We have a DVD about the robot performing the procedure. I'll watch it tonight and find out more.
Not that it's the same thing....but when I had appendix out part of my diagnosis was to have a lower GI scan. In order to do that in a emergency situation they put a tube up there and fill you with fluid. I can tell you right now that it was very uncomfortable and I wouldn't wish that on anyone.
They equipment they used appeared to be bigger than a finger but smaller than two. But if they were going to pay me $100k or so I may think about doing it again.
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