Prostate Cancer Petition

Done. Definitely a worthwhile petition. 

Done.... But which test?

Signed, but I've already been made aware by my Dr and been checked.

Signed. Thanks for thread.

Signed although I think general awareness and education needs to start younger than that.

Done.... But which test?

PSA 

Signed, we lost a family member due to late diagnosis.

I was diagnosed with prostate cancer at Christmas 2009 , I was 59 at the time. I had none of the symptoms ( going to the loo often, poor flow, pain) and it was only found because of a routine PSA blood check. I had 6 months on tablets and then 32 doses of radiotherapy . Every thing is fine now and Clatterbridge Cancer Centre has Transfered me back to my GP , who will keep an eye on me in the tears ahead. The PSA check certainly saved me from developing this awful disease. I now know that you can buy a test kit from Boots. So for the price of a bottle of wine you can check yourself if you don't fancy going to the doctors.

A word of caution on home test kits, see this link here  I would have thought that if someone is sufficiently worried about their health that they buy a test kit, which are not cheap, they should pluck up their courage to see their GP instead. 

David

A word of caution on home test kits, see this link here  I would have thought that if someone is sufficiently worried about their health that they buy a test kit, which are not cheap, they should pluck up their courage to see their GP instead. 

David

I totally agree with David , by far the best course of action is to see your GP if you have any issues or concerns.