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[MikeH72]

There isn't any regular prostate testing in the UK, for any age. I'm sure you could find someone to do a physical check for free though.

What's your point?

Erm...

Prostate Cancer Risk Factors | Prostate Cancer UK

Prostate cancer risk factors include age, race, family history. Genetics, such as having a BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene variant, can also be a factor. Read more to find out whether you’re at risk of prostate cancer.

prostatecanceruk.org

If you're over 50 and you're worried about your risk of prostate cancer, you might want to ask your GP about tests for prostate cancer. If you're over 45 but have a higher risk of prostate cancer – because you have a family history of prostate cancer or you're a black man – you might want to talk to your GP too.

The point is why 50? Why have they put that age in there? Do you have any idea why?

 

[Jebus_lives]

Erm...

Prostate Cancer Risk Factors | Prostate Cancer UK

Prostate cancer risk factors include age, race, family history. Genetics, such as having a BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene variant, can also be a factor. Read more to find out whether you’re at risk of prostate cancer.

prostatecanceruk.org

If you're over 50 and you're worried about your risk of prostate cancer, you might want to ask your GP about tests for prostate cancer. If you're over 45 but have a higher risk of prostate cancer – because you have a family history of prostate cancer or you're a black man – you might want to talk to your GP too.

The point is why 50? Why have they put that age in there? Do you have any idea why?

Honestly, try to take a moment and read what's actually being said, because you seem to be swinging wide of the mark with some of this.

You might want to talk to your GP is not "regular prostate testing". It's a "think about getting tested".

It's 50 because your risk is increased if you're over 50. More significant risk than under 50..

 

[COYBL25]

Erm...

Prostate Cancer Risk Factors | Prostate Cancer UK

Prostate cancer risk factors include age, race, family history. Genetics, such as having a BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene variant, can also be a factor. Read more to find out whether you’re at risk of prostate cancer.

prostatecanceruk.org

If you're over 50 and you're worried about your risk of prostate cancer, you might want to ask your GP about tests for prostate cancer. If you're over 45 but have a higher risk of prostate cancer – because you have a family history of prostate cancer or you're a black man – you might want to talk to your GP too.

The point is why 50? Why have they put that age in there? Do you have any idea why?

I think it depends on area to area mate.

As I know where I live, they don`t / won`t do a prostrate test unless you have symptoms, even if you`re over 50.

 

[MikeH72]

Honestly, try to take a moment and read what's actually being said, because you seem to be swinging wide of the mark with some of this.

You might want to talk to your GP is not "regular prostate testing". It's a "think about getting tested".

It's 50 because your risk is increased if you're over 50. More significant risk than under 50..

Ahhh right. So you mean to say those of a certain age and/or health profile are more at risk of prostate cancer than others? And those of other ages are at best, a minuscule risk? I see. Thank you mate.

Now I know this might sound wild, but this may apply to, erm, other illnesses too. It’s not for me to say which ones necessarily, but it’s something to maybe consider. Now, back to the covid vaccines for children debate.

 

[MikeH72]

I think it depends on area to area mate.

As I know where I live, they don`t / won`t do a prostrate test unless you have symptoms, even if you`re over 50.

Really? That is very surprising. For the sake of a 5 minute checkup that could save your life? Every day makes a difference with cancer. I bet you can get booked in for a covid booster at the drop of a hat though. What an odd world we live in.

 

[Jebus_lives]

Ahhh right. So you mean to say those of a certain age and/or health profile are more at risk of prostate cancer than others? And those of other ages are at best, a minuscule risk? I see. Thank you mate.

Now I know this might sound wild, but this may apply to, erm, other illnesses too. It’s not for me to say which ones necessarily, but it’s something to maybe consider. Now, back to the covid vaccines for children debate.

Can you pass prostate cancer onto others?

You might also want to qualify that the risk to over 50s might be 50% whereas it might be 1% in someone below 50.

Whereas other cancers might be 80% in over 50s and 50% in under 50s. Context is key.

Thanks for bringing me back to child vaccination. It's about benefits vs risk and presently the benefits of vaccinating children outweigh the negatives.

 

[Jebus_lives]

Really? That is very surprising. For the sake of a 5 minute checkup that could save your life? Every day makes a difference with cancer. I bet you can get booked in for a covid booster at the drop of a hat though. What an odd world we live in.

It's because of risk vs benefit. Welcome to public health day 1.

 

[MikeH72]

Can you pass prostate cancer onto others?

You might also want to qualify that the risk to over 50s might be 50% whereas it might be 1% in someone below 50.

Whereas other cancers might be 80% in over 50s and 50% in under 50s. Context is key.

Thanks for bringing me back to child vaccination. It's about benefits vs risk and presently the benefits of vaccinating children outweigh the negatives.

But that’s irrelevant, because you can pass covid on to others even if you’ve been triple vaccinated?

 

[Jebus_lives]

I think it depends on area to area mate.

As I know where I live, they don`t / won`t do a prostrate test unless you have symptoms, even if you`re over 50.

Screening for prostate cancer

There isn't a national screening programme for prostate cancer. This is because there isn't a reliable test that can pick up prostate cancer that needs treatment at an early stage.

www.cancerresearchuk.org

 

[MikeH72]

It's because of risk vs benefit. Welcome to public health day 1.

Please explain to me the risk vs benefit of denying a man over 50 a prostate cancer screening? What’s the benefit involved there?

 

[Jebus_lives]

But that’s irrelevant, because you can pass covid on to others even if you’ve been triple vaccinated?

Again, I'm not sure how that strengthens your argument.

 

[Jebus_lives]

Please explain to me the risk vs benefit of denying a man over 50 a prostate cancer screening? What’s the benefit involved there?

Who is denying someone a screening?

No regular screening programme does not mean you can't get an exam.

 

[COYBL25]

Screening for prostate cancer

There isn't a national screening programme for prostate cancer. This is because there isn't a reliable test that can pick up prostate cancer that needs treatment at an early stage.

www.cancerresearchuk.org

Cheers, the way around it, as to lie and say you have symptoms

 

[Jebus_lives]

Cheers, the way around it, as to lie and say you have symptoms

Correct lol

Though I suspect a GP might want to check for themselves.

 

[MikeH72]

Who is denying someone a screening?

No regular screening programme does not mean you can't get an exam.

Erm, he’s just said they won’t do a prostate cancer screening unless you’ve had symptoms?? It’s literally there in the post right above mine.