Month 22 - Status Quo

Aside from this being Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, there really isn't much that's changed since last month's post.

Things continue to go well on pretty much every front with the exception of the sexual function.  That's still only running at the 50% - 60% level and I think it's time that I retry the Cialis again.  (Readers of this blog may recall that I had problems with my vision shortly after starting it after the catheter was removed, so I stopped taking it.  I thought eyesite was more important than an erection.)

I did find that there's a local prostate cancer support group in my area that I may get involved with, mainly to share my experience with guys who are newly diagnosed.  I'll have to do some research on it...

So that's about it.  A short post this month.

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

All of the recent and confusing headlines about prostate cancer may cause guys to just abandon the idea of getting screened altogether. Don't ignore it! Burying your head in the sand would be a mistake.

Now, more than ever, it's important to educate yourself about prostate cancer, the associated research, and its treatment options. Remember that one in six men are diagnosed with this disease each year, so knowledge is power should you happen to be that one in six.

My cancer was discovered during a routine physical with a digital rectal exam (DRE). My physician felt a mass, ordered the PSA, and that led to a biopsy and confirmation of cancer. Thirty seconds of discomfort led me to ultimately being cancer-free. So I have to ask:

Have you had your prostate poked lately??

 

If not, schedule an appointment with your doctor. Now.