And if you haven't, don't try to dazzle him with empty excuses why you don't need to be tested as he always gets the last word in.
Men are too embarrassed to talk about it.
He adds that if your doctor says you are too young for this test, demand it or find another doctor who will perform the procedure. Having being diagnosed with Prostate Cancer at age 46, Michael decided that radical prostatectomy was the procedure for him. Although he was aware and concerned of the possible side effects from this type of treatment, he wanted all the cancer removed from his body. He emphasizes that being married to a loving and understanding woman made his decision easier and that the support of loved ones and friends is so important during this challenging time. Michael now spends some of his time speaking about the importance of research in the fight against Prostate Cancer.