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Post by TheBear on Oct 10, 2013 14:10:32 GMT -5
Okay. We're delighted for Mac that things are resolving nicely. Along his journey for hernia repair, Mac has mentioned the little patrolman and the swat team. ... which brings up another issue about health.
So now, Nurse Bear asks the good women of BluePride to excuse us for a moment while we take a look at an aspect of male health. This is one area where it is the younger guys who need to pay special attention. Those of us in the "fossil" age group are not exempt but usually are less subject to this issue. However, general health knowledge is good in case an older good Samaritan wants to help a younger buddy with a backup to self exam. Any suggestions?... might this become a group activity in the locker room at the PD?
Now that I've got your curiosity and attention...
Bear
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Post by bluepride on Oct 11, 2013 14:18:22 GMT -5
It's good that you started this thread, Bear. Maybe at some point, a female member will start a thread on women's health. Sometimes people forget that men have health issues. The subject doesn't get the same attention as women's health issues. That's a fact.
Naturally, I'm glad that Mac's massive little patrolman and swat team are working again. This was a nice, informative and serious video about something that affects men from time to time. I know of a number of Police Officers who have had testicular cancer and they've dealt with it and have been cured. Actually, I don't know of anyone who have had it who were not cops. Go figure.
It's one of many things that men may deal with in their lifetimes and it doesn't take long to "roll the balls" to find out if there may be a problem. Another men's health issue is prostate cancer. I know about it firsthand and lived with it for a few years. The treatment was something I never want to go through again.
So, gentlemen.... watch the video and check yourself out. Don't depend on a friend to do it for you. You know your own body.
**** PS: I loved the way the woman in the video said "balls". So proper and so veddy, veddy British!And by coincidence, I found an article with a video about a British Soccer team who volunteered to self-examine themselves. Interesting also is the live ultrasound performed on one of the guys. Everything checked out fine. I'd be interested in seeing an ultrasound which showed that a guy had indeed had cancer. Not that I'd wish it on anyone..... but it would've been interesting to see. Check out the article: Testicular Cancer Self-Examination by Soccer Team
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Post by TheBear on Oct 11, 2013 16:33:16 GMT -5
GLAD that there is good support for the thread on Men's Health, BluePride. I posted the "Time for the 'Procedure'" thread some time ago on having a colonoscopy. Doing a testicular self-exam is one we CAN do ourselves. Oh... and glad you liked the video, Tommy. Yes, veddy veddy British. I thought the cleavage was an interesting touch too. YES, testicular cancer IS an issue - one that men can actually often detect themselves early through self-exams. I was being a rascal by suggesting it could be a group effort in the PD locker room! ...but, hey, all in the name of good health(?) And, YES, prostate cancer is another men's health issue, though it requires a doctor's diagnosis. Still, it is up to men to SEE their physician for regular check-ups before it can be detected. I remembered that Tommy had dealt with it. I too have prostate cancer, though an early case which was diagnosed when I had the roto-rooter prostate surgery (three years ago.) Now, we know the cancer is apparently so slow progressing that my urologist assures me I WILL DIE (of something else first.) Since he puts it that way, I suppose I am reassured. Discussion? ANYbody? Bear _________________________________.
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Post by bluepride on Oct 12, 2013 12:22:49 GMT -5
Yes....PCA is a slow growing cancer. Bear is apparently doing what is called "Watchful Waiting", which means since it's slow growing, it may never affect him. And that's good. In my case, after the biopsies, CT Scans, Bone Scans and all of the other stuff I had to go through, I had a pretty clear picture of what I was dealing with. As long as the tumors are totally inside the "capsule", (that's what they refer the prostate as) everything is good and it's not too hard to treat. I had at least one tumor which was extremely close to the outer shell of the capsule, which meant that I was in danger of it spreading outside of it and to other parts of my body. That would've been catastrophic for me. So I was lucky in that respect. To this day I thank the female doctor who stuck her finger "you know where". (Picture THAT!)
I still get checked every year. And yes, after all this time, it's a stressful time of the year for me when it's time.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2013 10:21:52 GMT -5
I remember how scary it was when I went through my prostate cancer scare a few years ago. I had 12 little biopsies, one after another, and had to wait a few days for the results. I was very lucky as everything came back negative. It turned out that I had a bladder infection that made my PSA go wild. I just did my other "procedure" the colonoscopy a few months ago and came through with flying colors. So did my hubby. I have learned to NEVER take your health for granted. We go to the doctor annually to stay on top of things. Still, I can't see a woman holding my balls, I don't care what she's looking for !!!! LOL
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Post by TheBear on Oct 13, 2013 12:11:59 GMT -5
(Clip...) I have learned to NEVER take your health for granted. We go to the doctor annually to stay on top of things. Still, I can't see a woman holding my balls, I don't care what she's looking for !!!! LOL THREE CHEERS for Carroll and Stephen's great reports! Taking care of one's health with regular checkups is what this health series is all about.
Now now, dear Carroll... about the gender of the examiner: When I was in psych nursing school, we students had to pass demonstrating our skills that we had practiced on medical mannequin dummies. However, to pass, it had to be done on REAL live patients. I was the only one in my small class of six to be able to properly install a urinary catheter in a real live female... and do it in front of the class and instructor. The other students were impressed that the one GAY male (of the two guys in the class) could do it so easily.
THEN, it came time for all of us to demonstrate the skill on a real male. Again, I had no problem, having handled many more... uh, never mind.
ANYway, dear Carroll, I assure you your wish is our command. You may relax. Medical professionals understand. If you want a male to do the exam, we will arrange that. Oh!!... maybe we could do a video with you to post right here on BluePride? Afterwards, we'll serve your fave cookies!
(heeheehee) Just coz I luvs ya, Bear __________________________.
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