Secret men’s business

Words DR ELAINE CEBULIAK

I have a beef about men. They are secretive about their health concerns, DO NOT make regular appointments with their GPs, and ignore their health issues. It is the same with male owners of male dogs, especially those dogs with entire testicles! I have diagnosed and treated/supported several patients and species with various testicular and prostate cancers. As I have medical degrees and advanced diplomas in veterinary medicine and surgery, as well as human naturopathy, nutritional medicine and herbal medicine, so I have a unique perspective on how to help these patients.

I was able to help my friend Dr Ross Perry a couple of years ago – he was literally dying of metastatic prostate cancer. Here is a link to his journey that you are free to watch and share: https://youtu.be/jnq0zq7H7No. The anticancer advice is applicable to many, as is checking for elevated PSA and hopefully picking up any problems at an early stage.

My son also had a cancer journey. He had testicular cancer that had already metastasised by the time they got around to doing an ultrasound of his testicle. A simple palpation of both testicles may have helped prevent the metastatic spread. This was eventually diagnosed after the couple had been married for three years and were attending fertility clinics – the doctors never thought to palpate his testes. This is a gross error on the side of the fertility clinic. We are pleased that he has managed the treatment very well and now has a lovely little daughter, our very first granddaughter.

As a veterinarian, that is one of the first things I would have done if a stud bull was not producing offspring. Feel the left testicle and compare it to the right testicle, they should feel equally spongy with no ‘marbles’ or hard spots in there.

Seriously, veterinarians are so much better at getting to the point – MEN DO NOT PAY ATTENTION to their health enough! So men, now go and feel your testicles, and also get a PSA level test. If it starts to creep up, add in some of the anticancer regimes Dr Ross Perry speaks about. Also men: DO NOT PLACE YOUR ‘SMART’ PHONE IN YOUR FRONT (OR BACK) POCKET! Get a man bag. Don’t have your phone on you at all.

If you own a male dog, see your vet to have them examine the prostate and testicles (if they still have them). Remember, for dogs, castration will eliminate the problem of testicular cancer and may help prevent prostate cancer.

Stay healthy and safe, women need you alive and healthy, because who is going to take the garbage out on Tuesday nights if you die?

Seriously, be well. Eat your veges, stress less, avoid too much alcohol and avoid lawn chemicals.

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