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Post by Dabbit on Jan 29, 2008 7:57:22 GMT -5
In the UK there is no screening for prostrate problems in men unlike breast and cervical screening for women. From what I gather two simple tests are involved initially a blood test and a rectal exaimination - how much can these cost the NHS I wonder?
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Post by Mark on Jan 29, 2008 23:01:43 GMT -5
Not much, I should think Dabbit. But I think the tests are necessary, even if you have to pay for them - better safe than sorry.
I just had one recently. The doctor asked me, at a delicate moment, to turn my head and cough. I said, "Cough? Doc I can't even breathe!"
But all kidding aside, you should have it done annually - it can't be all that costly, it involves the PSA, Prostatic Specific Antigen blood test and the simple digital exam to detect enlargement.
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Post by Dabbit on Jan 30, 2008 7:52:24 GMT -5
Personally speaking I can't see why they are so reluctant, they (quite rightly) scan women.
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Post by Mark on Jan 30, 2008 11:19:52 GMT -5
Doesn't make sense, Dabbit.
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Post by Dabbit on Jan 30, 2008 14:11:16 GMT -5
I have two diabetic check ups each year - so it does make one wonder
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Post by Mark on Feb 4, 2008 15:01:23 GMT -5
Me too, Dabbit, me too. Go figure....
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Post by Dabbit on Feb 5, 2008 2:34:00 GMT -5
A strange world (well country anyway) Mark
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Post by Mark on Feb 5, 2008 21:47:46 GMT -5
Isn't it, though?
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Post by Dabbit on Feb 6, 2008 2:59:47 GMT -5
Add the fact people can be a little odd and we have a recipe for... em stress?  LOL |
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Post by Mark on Feb 6, 2008 21:12:57 GMT -5
At the very least, Dabbit, at the very least.
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LOL