On 1/21/2008
Jwm0429 wrote:
Hello, I am 26 years old currently. I have watched my father battle prostate cancer for the past 7 years. His battle finally ended December 16th. Through all the years of watching him fight the cancer, I've seen things, things that I want to keep my daughter from seeing also.
I was told that they don't typically check you until you are 50, but by chance, they checked my father at the age of 47. The doctors decided he had the cancer for some time before it was found. Should I start checking every year, since I have such a higher probability of getting it? I'm thinking it is better safe than sorry, but just wanted some outside thoughts.
In my eyes a couple moments of uncomfortable every year would easily beat any treatment for Cancer (prostate or any other type).
Thanks!!!!
Not to scare you in any way, but do not wait for an exam, including psa and digital rectal exam. I believe you might be better off finding a reputable urologist who is in daily contact with these issues. Primary doctors are good but with your history, i would want the best for you and that means making sure your doctor thoroughly examines you from now on, or else get another doctor.