prostate cancer and the history of the “finger”…ps- that’s not the one we use to do the prostate exam

a urologist examines the prostate of a patient and tells him that it is normal. the patient says, " I want a second opinion." the urologist then re-examines the man's prostate with two fingers. " Well there's your second opinion. It's still normal." Be careful what you ask for! Ignorance is bliss and ignorance kills. …

regarding prostate cancer…this is poignant– as my mother would say, ” john, a word to the wise is sufficient”

  For something like this to happen to someone you love and depend on, when it possibly could have been prevented or detected much earlier, I think we would all agree would be tragic. What a beautiful and unselfish person he must be. My ancestry is from Ireland you know.    Love your prostate website  …

prostate cancer the stern show and jeff jarvis…when it comes to prostate cancer awareness any awareness is good awareness

Blog Buzzmachine by Jeff Jarvis  is on Stern and has a prostate cancer discussion. The descriptions of the prostate cancer treatment process are somewhat graphic...I am a urologist and I cringed (Did I actually go through all that).  Anyway...the way I see it, whatever works in getting men checked is good. Thanks for the prostate plug Mr. …

prostate cancer and life don’t discriminate- the rich and famous get it too-quotes

What would be my " quote" about prostate cancer be if I were asked?- What would be yours? Put in the comment section. John McHugh:" Prostate cancer is a tough one. To put it in perspective you have to think of breast cancer. We all feel and understand what a mastectomy does to someone we love. …

a conversation and infographics about prostate cancer…. a different take on “prostate awareness”

Blog at  " Breakfast at Tiffany's" and a cool infographic by Mike Wirth If you ask me, the whole ball of wax is that men are informed, knowledgeable and aware. If that leads to an exam and a discussion then we've done our job. This infographic is an example that begins that process and could be …

prostate vs breast cancer…..men are different animals…they won’t collect money to walk three days for a cause…..

Celebrity Prostate Exams Too Much Reality TV? Brad Garrett Will Get a Prostate Exam on TV, but Doctors Wonder If It Will Help Cancer Awareness By LAUREN COX ABC News Medical Unit Sept. 4, 2008— Forget strapping on a plastic wristband or plastering a ribbon sticker on his car. Actor Brad Garrett of "Everybody Loves …