Blunt/Embarrassing question re: medicals

[HS125]

As far as a digital-rectal exam for anyone in their 20's, it's beyond me why this is necessary and I've always wondered the same thing. Do guys in the 20's or even their 30's get prostate cancer????? I know two men who have had it, both were over 50 when the PSA test came back red-flagged.

I was 39 when I was diagnosed with prostrate cancer. The initial indication that I had prostrate cancer was found because I was insistent that I have a PSA and Digital exam during my FAA Medical. Until I found out that I had cancer, I was a normally healthy individual and had no reason to go to a doctor other than for my annual FAA physical. Furhtermore, I had been seeing the same AME for 15 years and was comfortable with him doing a thourough eaxm.

After I found out that I had cancer I researched my options and chose a specialist at the University of Michigan. While I was not the youngest patient that this doctor had seen, I definitely on the short list.

The one thing that I found out throughout this ordeal, is that, if your father, grand father or brother has/had prostrate cancer, your chances of having prostrate cancer go up significantly. The doctor was currently seeing two brothers that both had prostrate cancer, one was in his 20's and the other was 30. Coincidentally, their father had also been treated for prostrate cancer several years prior.

Because I had prostrate cancer, all three of my son's will begin annual PSA screening at the age of 20 right along with the finger treatment, whether they like it or not.

 

[Metro752]

geeze, in his 20s with prostrate cancer? thats nuts

 

[sydeseet]

I was 39 when I was diagnosed with prostrate cancer.

Thanks for sharing that, it could not have been easy. Alright then, that settles it, guys in their 20's & 30's can in fact develop prostate cancer. I haven't been offered the DR yet from the company doctor but will do what is right when that magical day comes. I feel like it's prom all over again.

Glad you're a success story. Spread the word, it's a serious subject .

 

[GogglesPisano]

I've heard that most males have the beginings of prostate cancer. It's just a matter of time (age) before things get out of hand. For some it won't be a full-scale cancer until after their dead, for others, it will have to be treated during their lifetime.

 

[A Squared]

I've heard that most males have the beginings of prostate cancer. It's just a matter of time (age) before things get out of hand. For some it won't be a full-scale cancer until after their dead, for others, it will have to be treated during their lifetime.

Yep, I've heard the same thing. A doctor once told me if you live long enough you will get prostate cancer. He was overstating it a little of course, but the point is, it's pretty common, and relatively easily treatble if detected early

 

[mar]

Chokin' the bishop.

You know what I think?

Nobody asked, but I'll tell you anyway:

I suspect that lack of, um, activity is a factor in malignancy.

Therefore I prescribe a good wanking, whether you need it or not, every day.

Go in peace.

 

[VNugget]

*phew*, I'm safe then, no matter how old I get.

 

[Axel]

Ummm, Doc? If you're going to check my tonsils wouldn't it be closer to go from the other end?

 

[FN FAL]

Therefore I prescribe a good wanking, whether you need it or not, every day.

Go in peace.

Have you lost your mar-bles?


:laugh:

 

[Gorilla]

Since this is the personal, embarrassing experience thread, I'll toss this out...

I was in a urologist's office for a LOT of pain, narrowed down by symptoms I will not describe to the prostate. A VERY unpleasant situation. I thought I had cancer for sure due to the severity.

Doc: "I need to get a sample of the <ahem> offending fluid so I can do a bacterial screen to check for prostatitis. This involves rectal digital manipulation of the prostate, and collection of the sample. Imagine you're a cow. You get the idea.

"Also, if you don't mind, this is a teaching hospital. I have some med students who want to observe."

Me: "Uhh, OK."

In troops a huge body of white-coated students, including several good looking young gals, all in their early twenties. They fanned out in a semi-circle and surrounded the table while the doc went at it. Imagine a standard digital check, multiply it by 10, lasting at leat 8 minutes, with a petri dish ready. :0

It was an infection, thank goodness. The doc said they're very common in pilots.