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  • ANSWERS: Expert Advice On Prostate Cancer

    ANSWERS: Expert Advice On Prostate Cancer

    Dr Gordon Muir, Consultant Urological Surgeon at London Bridge Hospital who has provides expert advice to help those who may be affected by Prostate Cancer.

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    After the news that five different types of Prostate Cancer have been discovered, we spoke with Dr Gordon Muir, the Consultant Urological Surgeon at London Bridge Hospital for advice on discovery and recovery from Prostate Cancers.

    What are the main symptoms of prostate cancer?

    Early prostate cancer causes no symptoms and can be diagnosed only by examination or a blood test. Advanced prostate cancer may present with bone pain, difficulty passing urine, or general malaise.

    How is prostate cancer normally diagnosed?

    A blood test (PSA) followed by biopsy. The work between King’s and Guy’s Hospitals has pioneered the use of MRI scanning and targeted, more accurate biopsies via the transperineal approach. This is offered to patients at the London Bridge Hospital as a routine.

    What treatment options would you recommend for prostate cancer – what are the advantages/ disadvantages of radical treatment vs. active surveillance?

    With early prostate cancer we are now focusing on selection of those men who need radical treatment and those who can be safely monitored by either active surveillance or minimally invasive treatment. It’s a complex field with many different factors and each man should be offered an entirely bespoke treatment plan.

    Do you have any tips to help men engage more with their health, to reduce the incidences of prostate cancer by ignorance?

    PSA testing reduces the death rate from prostate cancer but in the trials published so far, too many men have had radical treatment to justify a widespread screening program. So our work on stratifying risk is very important and exciting. In general, men will gain less from prostate cancer screening as they get older, so we would not ordinarily recommend PSA testing beyond 70 years of age, but there is an argument for beginning screening much earlier in high risk men.

    Are there any lifestyle factors that are commonly associated with prostate cancer?

    The most important factors are race (black men are much more likely to develop the disease) and family history – there is nothing a man can do about those! Being overweight and eating a lot of cooked red meat may increase the risk slightly too.

    Do you have any advice or tips to help reduce the chance of developing prostate cancer?

    Certain dietary factors may reduce the risk – tomatoes, green and yellow vegetables, soya protein, coffee and garlic may all help. As with most diseases, the best advice is to eat a healthy diet and keep fit.

     

  • The Sun features naked men on Page 3 for the first time

    The Sun, the UK’s most read tabloid has made history today after putting naked men on its infamous page three. West Ham donated 9 of its players for the stunt.

    Usually, the haunt of female glamour models, like Katie Price, The Sun has devoted today’s Page 3 to naked men for the Feel ‘Em Friday campaign, which aims to encourage men to check their balls for testicular cancer.

    Nine West Ham players have gotten completely naked for the campaign. The paper said that the campaign was inspired by the Feel Em Tuesday campaign which encouraged women to check their breasts for early signs of cancer. West Ham players supported the appeal after one of the club’s former players Dylan Tombides died in April of cancer.

    The paper has teamed up with Movember. Speaking on the partnership Sun editor David Dinsmore said: ‘Movember is a great campaign with a sense of fun and innovation that chimes perfectly with The Sun’s values.

    ‘We’re very happy to be partnering with the Movember Foundation to spread the word about checking for testicular cancer in the way we have done with breast cancer and Coppafeel! to great success’

    if you’d like to know how to check your balls watch our video.

  • Single male office workers most at risk of male cancer

    Ok, how would you feel if I told you to go ahead and cop a feel? Go ahead and pop your hand in and roll them both around… get a grip and give ‘em a good feel!

    It’s Male Cancer Awareness Week from 7th to 13th April 2014 – and to mark this occasion, there’s some startling new research available.

    Orchid, the male cancer charity has surveyed 3000 men, and the alarming fact is that those most at risk from testicular cancer are single office workers!

    So here’s the deal, marry someone and get a new job, or be ahead of the game and get in there and rummage! Learn what to do, and when to do it – learn what you feel like now, and use this to ensure you pick up on any changes, any new lumps n bumps. It could be a life saver!

    Some surprising insights in the research include single men being less likely to recognise the symptoms and signs of testicular cancer, office workers being less likely to check themselves, tabloid readers being more likely to be switched on and check for lumps, 1 in 3 men would tell their mum or partner if they found a lump – rather than their GP!

    That last one – seriously? Come on men – what’s your mum going to do? Kiss it better? Pop a plaster on it? Time to get real – if you find something, only a medical professional can do something! My favourite piece from this research is that London men are less ball aware than other areas of the UK? Really? And here was I thinking… no, never mind…

    Orchid states that awareness of this type of cancer has improved over the past few years, but the findings illustrate that a large number of men still don’t know what to look for or how to protect themselves. If it’s caught early, this type of cancer is 98% curable – so get in there and feel a friend today. Just tell them you’re saving their life!

    To help ensure that happens, and help educate men out there, Orchid are launching their first freephone Male Cancer Helpline on 7th April. This Helpline is staffed 10am to 5pm every Monday and Wednesday – give ‘em a tinkle on 0808 802 0010 with your questions – or email them on helpline@orchid-cancer.org.uk

    Orchid isn’t just about testicular cancer; it also looks at prostate and penile cancers, supporting research and campaigns to help raise awareness. This charity was set up by a testicular cancer patient and focuses on the effect of cancer on men. Give them some support if you can.

    So boys, do your research, Google how to check yourself, get a friend to check you, arm yourself with some knowledge – and make sure you’re ball aware! Who knew ball games could be such fun?

  • Best of CELEB #CockInASock (NSFW)

    Our timeline has been filled (and we’re not complaining) of lads here there and everywhere putting their cocks in socks – and we’re loving it. (more…)