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June is Men’s Health Month

Dawn — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 03:43:53 +0000

Did you know that June is Men’s Health Month? Men’s Health month was started in 1994 by Congress to show how simple diagnostic and screening tests can save your life. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men. Deaths that are often avoidable if caught early enough. If you are 40, you should get an annual rectal exam and prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test.

In the early stages, prostate cancer often causes no symptoms for many years. As a matter of fact, these cancers frequently are first detected by an abnormality on a blood test (PSA) or as a hard nodule (lump) in the prostate gland.

By the age of 50, one in four men have cancerous cells in the prostate gland and by the age of 80, your odds increase to one in two. Early detection increases your chance of a positive outcome, so get your prostate checked.

HR 1903 needs to be introduced into the current congress

Dawn — Sat, 30 May 2009 05:14:25 +0000

I just found out that some insurance companies deny men penile implants after prostate surgery that results in erectile dysfunction (impotence) while women who undergoe mastectomies qualify for breast implants? There is a bill that was introduced to congress that would change this: HR 1903. Prostate cancer affects much more than the individuals it aflicts, it affects their partners and families. I met a 59 year old man that offered his wife a divorce because he felt he could no longer meet her needs because he was no longer a man. This law would enable men to get their lives back.

Read HR1903 and contact (click on the sponsors link to see them) one of the eleven members of congress that supported it. Let them know that this is important!

Dr. Galen and Linda Bird share their story

Dawn — Wed, 27 May 2009 05:21:45 +0000

On June 6th, Galen and Linda Bird will join us to share their story and answer your questions at the community health talk. He chose surgical treatment for erectile dysfunction and incontinence after his radical prostatectomy. Check out the video below to get a sneak peek.

Free men’s health seminar

Dawn — Tue, 26 May 2009 03:58:30 +0000

In an effort to continually educate the community, Drs Frankel, Reed, and Evans will share the latest discoveries and innovations within the field of urology for erectile dysfunction and incontinence due to prostate surgery, diabetes, or heart disease. On Saturday June 6th, the doctors will be discussing a wide range of treatment options to provide you with the information you need to find the solutions that’s most satisfying to you and your partner. I encourage you to attend to gain greater understanding of why this occurs and receive answers to your questions about options to treat. In addition, Dr. Galen Bird, DVM and his wife Linda will be on hand to share their story of the successful treatment of ED and incontinence and its impact on their lives. Following the seminar you will have the chance to ask any questions about their success.

Location: Highline Medical Center / Main Campus - Somers Auditorium. 16251 Sylvester Road SW, Burien, WA, 98166 (Google Map)

Date: Saturday, June 6, 2009

Check-in begins at 9:00

Seminar: 9:30 - 11:00AM

To register, call 1-877-433-2873

Please feel free to bring your partner. I look forward to seeing you there.