Family guy sues doctor for rectal exam. Violated! The reason the above resonates as funny is that many men really feel this way about a doctor doing the prostate exam. This in turn leads to attempts at early detection being thwarted. You hear about a famous person being " stricken" with terminal prostate cancer almost …
A cartoon about prostate cancer, myths/half-truths, and the male? The pilot for an upcoming series.
New Release! Myths, Prostate Cancer, and the Male. Cartoon pilot on various issues related to prostate cancer. Enjoy and please share.
wives more in “touch” with the need for a rectal exam
Search Health3,000+ Topics Vital Signs Screenings: Partners and Prostate Cancer By ERIC NAGOURNEY Published: December 8, 2008 Men who live on their own are less likely than those living with a spouse or a partner to be screened for prostate cancer, even if they have a family history of the disease, a new study finds. …
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Jokes aside:Get the rectal exam
Excerpt from "The Decision" theprostatedecision.com In addition to all of these factors that delay early detection, the necessity of a rectal exam further complicates the situation. The patient often finds ways to avoid having a rectal exam because it is unpleasant, uncomfortable, and, for many men, embarrassing. It is not unusual for patients to suggest, …
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