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No More Prostate Exams If You Are Over 75
I have several things to look forward to as I undergo the natural aging process. At 55 I will start receiving discounts on my coffee at McDonalds. At 67 I MAY be able to start receiving my full amount of Social Security. And now at 75 I will not have to worry about another doctor delving into, how shall I say it, my darker regions.The recommendation which was made by The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force states that there is little to no good that can be done by performing prostate screenings at that age. In fact the report states that it could do more harm than good if you decide to treat for prostate cancer.
I wonder if the people behind this
report were all men. Because I cannot imagine a woman, especially one who had given
childbirth would give men a pass on this.
The list of potential harms by treatments include erectile dysfunction and bladder control and bowel problems. I was under the impression
that all of these problems just come naturally with old age but I am not going
to question the report.
It seems that even though prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men it tends to be a very slow
growing cancer. In fact many tumors grow so slowly they never endanger lives.
My final thoughts on this report.
If I can go to the doctors office and he can leave the rubber gloves in the box and the lubricant in its container then
that is a good thing. However I would not mind at that point in my life if he decided to blow up the rubber glove so that
it looked like a chicken. Depending on my mental status I might even find it quite entertaining.
I think that when I am 75 I just do not want to know about what might kill
me especially if something else is likely to take me first. Just direct me
to the next game of euchre and I hoped it is at a table under a palm tree
somewhere very, very warm.
And finally if I am 75 and erectile dysfunction is even an issue do not even
think about screwing that up.
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PUBLISHED 08/06/08
Are You Serious?
Desperate to not think, not write and not hear about the Presidential Race I scoured the news for stories that would amuse, or shake my head in wonder instead of annoy and depress.
I found three such gems.
for the rest of the article click here (car thief is carjacked, cincinnati man indicted for national marketing survey, national restaurants meals are fattening for kids)
PUBLISHED 08/05/08
The Six Million Dollar Man Is Selling Hearing Aids
In 1974 I was five years old and there were only a handful of men that I looked up to. A handful of men that I wanted to emulate and be like. They included my father, Evel Knievel, Arthur Fonzarelli, and Colonel Steve Austin.
for the rest of the article click here (six million dollar man, bionic hearing aid, steve austin, lee majors)
PUBLISHED 08/02/08
The Guy In The Next Seat
Everybody has had a bad experience with the guy or gal who sits next to him on the plane or bus. Perhaps they talk a little too much. Maybe they snore a little too loudly when they are sleeping. Or it could be that it is some crying obnoxious kid with a flatulence problem.
for the rest of the article click here (Canada, Greyhound, severed head, stabbing, knife, beheading)
PUBLISHED 08/01/08
Tapioca Pudding - What The Heck Are Those Little Balls?
My wife made the mistake of asking me the other night if I knew what exactly is Tapioca. I had no clue. I know I like it. I consider it about a 7 out of 10 on the "yummy" scale.
for the rest of the article click here (tapioca pudding, fun facts, what is tapioca pudding, definition, history)
PUBLISHED 07/30/08
Iraq's Twisted Version Of Equal Rights For Women
In Iraqi society, since the first Gulf War, women have enjoyed far fewer freedoms than their American counterparts. They are increasingly the victims of "honor" killings which go largely unreported and unpunished. Their mobility is restricted. Islamic law dictates a lower status for women.
for the rest of the article click here (Iraq, Muslim, Islamic Law, Oppression of women, woman suicide bomber, women suicide bombers)
PUBLISHED 07/29/08
Senator McCain Please Move Past The Surge
From watching national news I understand three things very well. McCain wanted the surge. Obama did not want the surge.
The surge decreased violence.
Good Lord, I am over it. I understand, the American people understand.
for the rest of the article click here (Senator John Mccain, the surge, negative campaign)
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