Biggest misunderstanding people have about prostate cancer

[Cisco99]

They think it is something happening in your ass. I often tell strangers I have bone cancer -- I do, sorta. To spare them the indelicacy!

I wonder if this misunderstanding is responsible for meager research monies.

My prostate cancer tumors are in my spine, shoulders, hips, knees, neck -- that ass business is so dumb, but it is out there.

[Hidden]

Life is full of misconceptions . Bit For sure pc starts up the ass... that’s all most know of it. sorry it’s all over you . Keep writing and caring for your son . Take care ..

[Tall_Allen]

I never heard anyone say it is an ass cancer. But it doesn't surprise me that there are some people who do not know what or where a prostate is. I guess all they know is that their doctor sticks his finger up their ass, and they incorrectly surmise that it is there.

Prostate cancer is actually the second most researched of any cancer (next to breast cancer). NIH research money was reduced for several years due to the Budget Sequestration of 2013 (back when Congress was worried about limiting national debt), but money has been re-allocated now.

[Danielgreer]

I think it’s the same with geography most Americans don’t know where Afghanistan is on a map yet we drop bombs on them.

[Hidden in reply to Danielgreer]

Ugh. Politics. Doesn't belong here.

[Danielgreer in reply to Hidden]

Hi WSO, wasn’t intended to be political.

[Cisco99]

Perfect analogy!

[j-o-h-n in reply to Cisco99]

did you mean anal - ogy?

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Sunday 12/22/2019 2:21 PM EST

[Dachshundlove]

I laughed out loud at the responses to this post— well meaning, totally clueless people are the best...

My friend says — “people without information are sooo happy” and it’s mostly true.

😊😊

[Hidden in reply to Dachshundlove]

“Ignorance is Bliss”

[larry_dammit]

😀😀😀. Sounds logical, they just don’t understand that this monster is terminal, that old saying everyone’s going to get it but you will die of something else first 😡😡. I try to educate everyone that will stand still about this monster. Trying to kill him 🙏🙏🙏

[Jimhoy]

I have a very cute, young lady doctor. When checking my prostrate, I pay her extra for a second opinion with the other hand!!!

Last exam, she told me that I need to stop masterbating. I asked how she could tell from that inspection. She said, no.... at least while I’m checking you!!!!

Just wouldn’t be the same if checked from the other end!!!!

Jc

[Hidden in reply to Jimhoy]

😂😂😂😂

[Cisco99 in reply to Jimhoy]

😂

[beachguy43 in reply to Jimhoy]

Needed that

[j-o-h-n in reply to Jimhoy]

Do she make house calls?

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Sunday 12/22/2019 2:23 PM EST

[Hidden]

I was diagnosed 4/10/2018. I’ve yet to have anyone I’ve asked since then to say they know what their psa is. More than one 50/60 year olds ask me what’s a prostate. Sad to deadly.

[Hidden]

When patients run away, no wonder the populace does likewise. Explains why NCI funds 2 to 1 and nonprofits fund 4 to 1 when looking solely at two genetically linked cancers - breast cancer and prostate cancer.

GD

[Cisco99 in reply to Hidden]

😦

[Break60]

I didn’t know anything about my prostrate either until i got BPH and I still didn’t know it’s function until it was found cancerous and removed. It’s not as obvious as breasts!!

[j-o-h-n]

Best way is to demonstrate is by showing them a before and after picture of your willy... Live showing if you and the stranger are alone....

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Sunday 12/22/2019 2:28 PM EST