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Free Men's Health Booklet

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    Tefral
    Registered Users Posts: 4,356 ✭✭✭Tefral


    Have to say i actually went for a checkup 2 years ago on reading the first version of this, i actually went to the doctor and said im here for my NCT ha ha.

    She was shocked, she said i must have been the first young person shes ever treated that just decieded to show up for a check up with nothing wrong. I was quite shocked to find out my age group is in the risk zone for testicular cancer when i went.


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    Mrmoe
    Registered Users Posts: 2,213 ✭✭✭Mrmoe


    Scarey that testicualr cancer hits so young but thankfully it is rare enough. It is a pity that there isn't an national screening program for prostate cancer. I am sure it would save many lives if it was caught early.


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    IrishCancerSoc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27 ✭IrishCancerSoc


    You're right that the peak risk for testicular cancer is in the 20s and 30s but luckily the rate is low and it is very treatable when caught early.

    Bowel cancer and prostate cancer however are very common and are most likely over the age of 50. Again, both are very treatable when caught in time.

    Skin cancer is extremely common, and contrary to what some may think, it certainly can be fatal. Almost 200 people in Ireland die each year from skin cancer, that's more than cervical cancer or testicular cancer.

    Basically, if you don't smoke, take it easy in the sun and wear sunscreen, and eat 5 a day of fruit and veg, you can substantially lower your risk of the common cancers.

    Other cancers like pancreatic, liver and brain are not as treatable but luckily are rare.


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