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What to say to guys who don't believe in doctors?
Lately I've become a reluctant evangelist for getting PSA checked. If I know a guy between 40 and 60 I ask if he's had it done, and most say yes. (I was negligent in getting mine checked regularly, so now I'm most likely on Lupron for life)
So I meet this guy, he's 59, we have some stuff in common, we're chatting in a coffee shop and so I tell him I have PCa and ask if he's had his PSA checked.
"No. I don't go to doctors. I drink an herbal tea so I don't have to pee so often at night."
Pause.
I changed the subject.
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@jimgaudette 😂
I would ask if anyone in his family has a history of it-my urologist told me that since all 3 of my older brothers had some form of prostate cancer, that my odds are 85% that I have it also, (which I do).
If the guy is African-American, they are genetically more at risk for prostate cancer, so that could offer more support for your suggestion.
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1 Reaction@ucla2025
Gosh, well then I guess that I'd have to say that I have faith in science!
(Although not absolutely, as it's a moving target)
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3 ReactionsGet PSA every year. They are available without a prescription.
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1 Reaction@sandguy wrote ❝I'd have to say that I have faith in science! (Although not absolutely, as it's a moving target)❞
Exactly. If we make a religion out of science, we're missing the point of both.