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Men usually say ‘it’s not so bad’ after ‘finger’ exam for prostate cancer- Dr McLean-Hobdy
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Most men, particularly those concerned about prostate cancer, may be very happy to know there is a blood test that can reliably screen for prostate cancer, as men tend to shy away from the ‘dreaded’ digital rectal (finger) examination (DRE).
VI resident seeking assistance for brother with stage 4 prostate cancer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “My fight with stage 4 prostate cancer is deteriorating daily. I'm in constant pain mainly in my chest, pelvis, both feet and headaches.” Those are the words of 62-year-old Higman M. Peters, whose sister Veronica Prince has set up a GoFundMe page to raise monies to help cover her brother’s medical expenses.
Prostate & testicular cancers on the rise- BVI Cancer Society
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Men were on Sunday October 2, 2016 challenged to get their prostates checked to ensure they are cancer free and were further told that money is available to get them necessary help if tested positive.
Prostate cancer 'may be a sexually transmitted disease'
BBC NEWS
Prostate cancer may be a sexually transmitted disease caused by a common yet often silent infection passed on during intercourse, scientists say - but experts say proof is still lacking.
Record turnout for VI’s 13th annual prostate screening
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The numbers have been tallied and in the end the 13th annual prostate cancer screening saw a record number of men - 1,011 - being tested on Tortola and Virgin Gorda.
Over 700 screened for prostate cancer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Seven hundred and fifty eight males, over 45 years old, turned out over a two-day period to be screened for prostate cancer at the Red Cross Headquarters, Tortola - a slight decline from last year, revealed its director Helen Frett.
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