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Men's Health
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June 13
Prostate Cancer
Screening
June 16
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Greetings!
This month it's all about the boys -- more specifically, the men in your life! Many men neglect their health, and it can be up to us to ensure that they get the health care they need.
In this issue, we'll offer some tips for helping the men in your life stay healthy, and share information about new technology in prostate cancer treatment and heart disease. Here's to the men we can't live without and the women who keep them healthy!
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Helping The Men in Your Life
Take Charge of Their Health
Whether it's your husband, son, father, brother or friend, getting the men you love to maintain their health is easier said than done! Here are some ways you can help:
- Learn about men's health and share what you learn with him. While he may not seek out health information, he may be more likely to take a look if you recommend a specific article or topic. Sharing what you learn with him is a great way to get health conversations started.
Browse health encyclopedia topics >>
- Compile his family's health history. Ask his family members about
health problems that he may inherit and compile them in a family health
tree to keep them organized and ready to share with a physician.
Download fill-in-the-blank family tree >>
- Watch for signs and symptoms. Many men ignore symptoms that may signal
something is wrong with their health. If he mentions a symptom to you
or you notice something that's not quite right, encourage him to have
it checked out right away. Find a physician >>
- Motivate him to exercise and eat healthfully. Be a good example and
encourage him to participate with you. Try taking nightly walks
together, or take up a sport like tennis that involves both of you.
Since many women do the bulk of the food shopping and preparation, you
also have a great opportunity to help make his diet healthier.
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New Advances in Prostate Surgery
Nearly one in six American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. That's a scary statistic, but there is good news - thanks to an increase in early detection, better treatments are allowing more men to return to active and productive lives after treatment.
If the man in your life is nearing 50, encourage him to talk to his primary care physician about prostate cancer screenings at his next visit. Prostate cancer screenings should begin at age 50 (earlier if he is African-American or has a strong family history of the disease) and be performed annually. If he's over 40, sign him up for a FREE Prostate Cancer Screening on June 13.
If he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and it has been detected early, there can be a range of treatment options, including radiation therapy and prostatectomy - the surgical removal of the prostate.
St. Francis is the only local facility to offer prostatectomy with assistance of the da Vinci Surgical System, the latest evolution in robotics technology. This surgical system enables surgeons to operate with unmatched precision and control using only a few small incisions.
Though any diagnosis of cancer can be traumatic, the good news is that if prostate surgery is the recommended course of treatment, the cancer was probably caught early. And, with da Vinci Prostatectomy, the likelihood of a complete recovery from prostate cancer without long-term side effects is, for most patients, better than it has ever been. Learn more about da Vinci prostate surgery >>
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