Before It’s Too Late

Next to lung cancer, prostate cancer is the second biggest cancer killer among American men. It's also the most commonly diagnosed cancer type in the United Kingdom and the United States.

But despite being labeled a major killer of men, 96% of the male population still knows nothing about the prostate gland. In fact, it's a fact that women know more about men's health than men do themselves.

Now why do you think that is?

Does it have anything to do with men finding it awkward to discuss such topics because such talk is considered un-macho?

Probably. Most boys have been taught early on to act tough and never cry. They consider displaying concern over their health as unnatural.

For example, does this story sound familiar to you?

"When John’s prostate woes started, he knew practically nothing about that part of his anatomy. Yes, he represented one of the ignorant 96 percent. He didn't bother learning about it since it never occurred to him that he would have such prostate problems. Furthermore, as far as John was concerned, the word ‘prostate’ alone made him uneasy, seeing as it's the gland that has a role in both going to the toilet as well as sex. Luckily, it was not yet too late when John started to encounter prostate problems…"

Don’t let it be ‘too late’ or 'too embarassing' for you either and start learning about prostate cancer now.