Jolie Rouge
06-10-2002, 02:59 PM
Dear Ann Landers:
One of my son's friends has been diagnosed with testicular cancer. I was stunned because he is so young -- in his early 20s. I decided to research the subject on the Internet and discovered that testicular cancer is the most common cancer among males aged 15-35. Yet it is curable if found and treated early.
I asked my male relatives and friends if they ever performed a testicular self-exam to check for lumps or swelling. Imagine my astonishment when not one of these guys had ever heard of it.
Ann, you are a wonderful resource for your readers. Please spread the word that men should be doing a monthly self-exam. Women can help by insisting that their husbands and sons take care of themselves. Maybe if men can get past their embarrassment about this sensitive subject, they will go to a doctor if they discover symptoms. It could save a life. -- Mary in Indiana
Dear Mary:
Thank you for the opportunity to inform my readers about this life-threatening illness. I'm sure many people read the stories about Lance Armstrong, the Tour de France champion cyclist, and Scott Hamilton, the Olympic figure skater, who both were treated for testicular cancer and recovered. I urge all my male readers to do a testicular self-exam every month. If you notice any changes, swelling or lumps, notify your doctor immediately.
Here's an idea ~~ I told Hubby I would let him help me with my 'self-exams' if he would let me help him with 'his' self-exams :)
One of my son's friends has been diagnosed with testicular cancer. I was stunned because he is so young -- in his early 20s. I decided to research the subject on the Internet and discovered that testicular cancer is the most common cancer among males aged 15-35. Yet it is curable if found and treated early.
I asked my male relatives and friends if they ever performed a testicular self-exam to check for lumps or swelling. Imagine my astonishment when not one of these guys had ever heard of it.
Ann, you are a wonderful resource for your readers. Please spread the word that men should be doing a monthly self-exam. Women can help by insisting that their husbands and sons take care of themselves. Maybe if men can get past their embarrassment about this sensitive subject, they will go to a doctor if they discover symptoms. It could save a life. -- Mary in Indiana
Dear Mary:
Thank you for the opportunity to inform my readers about this life-threatening illness. I'm sure many people read the stories about Lance Armstrong, the Tour de France champion cyclist, and Scott Hamilton, the Olympic figure skater, who both were treated for testicular cancer and recovered. I urge all my male readers to do a testicular self-exam every month. If you notice any changes, swelling or lumps, notify your doctor immediately.
Here's an idea ~~ I told Hubby I would let him help me with my 'self-exams' if he would let me help him with 'his' self-exams :)