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Prostate and colon health?
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I asked my dr for one and she just about threw me out of the office.
Hell her finger was already up my ass I didn't see what the big deal was.
Good info here guys. May have to increase my saw dose or try out this now product
Headholio
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When I said that the PSA test has become controversial, here's what I meant;
Some organizations no longer recommend routine screening.
The reason is that the PSA test will detect small tumors that many men have, but never grow and never cause them problems. Treating for these positive results (and for false positives which is another problem), can cause harm from side effects to men who would not have had any problem if they did nothing.
Some studies have also shown that men who get annual PSA tests don't have any benefit from the testing.
If you want to read more about it:
Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test - National Cancer Institute
With all that said, I still get it done annually, but I keep in mind that if I get a positive result one day, the best action may still be to do nothing.
Some organizations no longer recommend routine screening.
The reason is that the PSA test will detect small tumors that many men have, but never grow and never cause them problems. Treating for these positive results (and for false positives which is another problem), can cause harm from side effects to men who would not have had any problem if they did nothing.
Some studies have also shown that men who get annual PSA tests don't have any benefit from the testing.
If you want to read more about it:
Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test - National Cancer Institute
With all that said, I still get it done annually, but I keep in mind that if I get a positive result one day, the best action may still be to do nothing.
Headholio
New member
When I said that the PSA test has become controversial, here's what I meant;
Some organizations no longer recommend routine screening.
The reason is that the PSA test will detect small tumors that many men have, but never grow and never cause them problems. Treating for these positive results (and for false positives which is another problem), can cause harm from side effects to men who would not have had any problem if they did nothing.
Some studies have also shown that men who get annual PSA tests don't have any benefit from the testing.
If you want to read more about it:
Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test - National Cancer Institute
With all that said, I still get it done annually, but I keep in mind that if I get a positive result one day, the best action may still be to do nothing.
Some organizations no longer recommend routine screening.
The reason is that the PSA test will detect small tumors that many men have, but never grow and never cause them problems. Treating for these positive results (and for false positives which is another problem), can cause harm from side effects to men who would not have had any problem if they did nothing.
Some studies have also shown that men who get annual PSA tests don't have any benefit from the testing.
If you want to read more about it:
Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test - National Cancer Institute
With all that said, I still get it done annually, but I keep in mind that if I get a positive result one day, the best action may still be to do nothing.
Yeah I got the idea of what you meant. I just said if your insurance pays for it then might as well do it. Yes the PSA can let you know something is going on but it can also be a pain in the ass with false positives or detecting things that may never be an issue.
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ALIN
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General stomach health= Probiotics and Metamucil
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