I went for a BUPA health check that included a DIGITAL rectal examination. Coming from the tech industry I assumed this would be something involving digital technology. I was not particularly surprised when I was asked to roll over on the exam table, nor when I heard the crack of a rubber glove being stretched over a hand, but fuck me I made a bit of noise when her finger went straight up my tail pipe. I should have listened a bit harder in those latin classes. Digitus - finger or toe
Jack, All the very best with your upcoming treatment, and glad you caught it early. Don't usually talk about stuff like this, which hopfully says something about how the people on this site help you open up, which I think is alway a good thing. Had a bit of a reduced flow, so went to Docs early in the year. To be fair he was good, had the digital examination starightway, slightly swolen one side. Had PSA test (all OK) and when getting results had another digital examination which confirmed doctor findings, but ended up having MRI scan and again all OK. I was thinking I was going to leave it a year before going again but might go and see tham again. Unfortunately MRI is my worst nightmare as I suffer from claustrophobia. I acually think if I need one in the future I will need to be knocked out. Keep vigilant. Cheers Gaz
Up the pub tonight this subject came up. Of the 5 guys around the table, all 50’s & 60’s, 4 knew at least one who had had prostate cancer and all had had checks this year. It’s the maker breast cancer yet not even remotely approached with the same priority by nhs and health professionals. Is it because it’s men….
I have to say that after my doctor gave me the digital examination I said I would never complain about the NHS again.
No I don't think it's men I think it's not talked about or promoted enough by men You all need to be shouting it from the roof tops Anyone know when prostate cancer day is Do any of you see it on your socials Does it need more famous people exposure I only know about it now as it was bought up here and I googled it.
https://prostatecanceruk.org/ https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng...rganised-by-site-of-cancer#urological-cancers
Self advocate as well you can use section 4 of the nhs constitution and be pro active with GPS 4. The patient will be at the heart of everything the NHS does It should support individuals to promote and manage their own health. NHS services must reflect, and should be coordinated around and tailored to, the needs and preferences of patients, their families and their carers I have used this within the last couple months for a preference of having telephone consultations instead of face to face
I think what Paul is getting at is that women's bits (probably inc trans) are part of a regular proactive NHS screening programme. Monograms every 3 years. Cervical screening every 3 years (age dependent) Whereas issues unique to men do not have the same.
found this I did wonder also if it's because the testing isn't as reliable as breast cancer https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/ab...=This is because there isn,to find a new test. Screening for prostate cancer There is no national screening programme for prostate cancer in the UK. This is because there isn’t a reliable test that can pick up prostate cancer that needs treatment at an early stage. Overall research has shown that current tests don’t reduce the number of men dying from prostate cancer. Research is going on to find a new test. Or see if the current test is more effective if used in a different way and can find the cancers that need treatment more accurately.
Picking up my blood test form in the morning and booking the test for asap. I find I get the urge to pee out of nowhere and have for a while. Flow is good. My Dad had similar issues around my age and had to have his gland shaved but nothing sinister.
Good luck on your journey. I had my tests including blood and digital a few months ago and, thankfully, all clear. I would definitely reiterate the earlier advice to get any/all available tests carried out - I recently did the bowel cancer screening test (sample of shit sent off) which came back with an 'indicator'. Yesterday I had a colonoscopy which was a different experience altogether (for me anyway) and apart from a large polyp which will need to be removed another day, all appeared okay. It's reassuring to get positive news but also comforting to find out if anything needs sorting.
In the interim something would be better than what we have right now. The worn out old trope that men are too stubborn to get checked is utter bollocks IME.
This is encouraging and published today https://www.gov.uk/government/news/biggest-prostate-cancer-screening-trial-in-decades-to-start-in-uk#:~:text=The first-of-its-,and has no screening programme. https://prostatecanceruk.org/research/transform-trial
I was told in 2015 that my prostate cancer was terminal, I had hormone & radiotherapy after which my PSA levels started to drop and after 8 years I'm still around with PSA readings of 0.002, I concider my self very lucky and cant thank the Queens Centre for Oncology at Castle Hill Hull enough.
