I have been having PSA tests every year since my late 40s and results vary from year to year. I have been referred to urologists a couple of times and endured the digital exam which was nearly as uncomfortable as the bill. Each time they have reported that it is "just enlargement". Last year as the nurse was taking my blood she explained that I will now have to pay for the test as it is only free every two years - unless there is a family history. I couldn't care less about the cost but I find it odd that everyone tells you to get checked and that if you catch it early there is nearly a 100% recovery rate. The nurse then pressed me and said are you SURE your father didn't have it? Now Dad died from lung cancer (80 cigs a day will do that) but for all I know he might have had prostate too. Box ticked - no charge.

As a society we should be able to afford the cost of tests for the major life threatening illnesses ie prostate. bowel, breast cancers as well as heart checks. There is a cost to society when people suffer the illnesses so isn't prevention better than cure?

Rowlie

Very similar, but you can't see (without going back & checking every one of them) which of your posts has been "liked" by anybody

Yeah, I know it's a bit FIGJAM , but it's nice to see / know!  

I'll ask the question that I'm sure lot's are thinking!

What motor do they run, Jon

The Sawafuji that Engels use

Had prostatectomy about 14 yrs ago. Reading went from 7 to 12 in 6 months. Wait until you've had an external biopsy they smart.

I don't let any Dr or politician tell me that you only need it done every 2yrs. I have been getting mine done every year since I turned 40yrs and my Dr has me getting checked every 6mthgs due to some changes in the reading. I've had one biopsy due to a doubling of the readings but nothing was found and then they dropped a bit and I'm now within the high range of normal. Don't pig tit around nor let anyone tell you that you are to young at 40yrs! 

Foo

I consider the the Like button the same as the thanks button.   

Foo

Wow, that stands out!  

Foo

Quote from: GGV8Cruza on Yesterday at 06:30:56 PMJust updated the poll again. You know have 5 choices of fridges. 


GG

Thanks mate.

Love ya work.

You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.

Quote from: Hairs on Yesterday at 06:03:35 PMGood point.
1, 85lt kings upright(in the 80).
1, 15lt Brassmonkey as a freezer(in the 80).
1, 60lt Fridge mate, Just incase.
2x 15lt Kings, one in the work, 1 in the MUX.

All do the job.

You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.

Just updated the poll again. You know have 5 choices of fridges. 


GG

Quote from: GGV8Cruza on Yesterday at 05:21:37 PMVote away

GG

Thanks GG