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IrishCancerSoc · 17-06-2010, 10:26

Hi gents,

the Irish Cancer Society has produced an updated version of "The MANual" - a free guide to men's health. You can read it online, download a PDF or order a print copy for free.

See http://www.cancer.ie/news/news.php?newsID=353?boie for more.

If you have any concern or question about cancer, call the National Cancer Helpline on 1800 200 700 (Mon-Thurs, 9-7 and Fridays 9-5) and talk to a specialist cancer professional.

You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/irishcancersociety

Regards, Paul

cronin_j · 17-06-2010, 10:36

Have to say i actually went for a checkup 2 years ago on reading the first version of this, i actually went to the doctor and said im here for my NCT ha ha.

She was shocked, she said i must have been the first young person shes ever treated that just decieded to show up for a check up with nothing wrong. I was quite shocked to find out my age group is in the risk zone for testicular cancer when i went.

Mrmoe · 17-06-2010, 12:08

Scarey that testicualr cancer hits so young but thankfully it is rare enough. It is a pity that there isn't an national screening program for prostate cancer. I am sure it would save many lives if it was caught early.

IrishCancerSoc · 17-06-2010, 16:03

You're right that the peak risk for testicular cancer is in the 20s and 30s but luckily the rate is low and it is very treatable when caught early.

Bowel cancer and prostate cancer however are very common and are most likely over the age of 50. Again, both are very treatable when caught in time.

Skin cancer is extremely common, and contrary to what some may think, it certainly can be fatal. Almost 200 people in Ireland die each year from skin cancer, that's more than cervical cancer or testicular cancer.

Basically, if you don't smoke, take it easy in the sun and wear sunscreen, and eat 5 a day of fruit and veg, you can substantially lower your risk of the common cancers.

Other cancers like pancreatic, liver and brain are not as treatable but luckily are rare.

17-06-2010, 10:26	#1
IrishCancerSoc Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dublin and nationwide Posts: 25 Adverts \| Friends	Free Men's Health Booklet Hi gents, the Irish Cancer Society has produced an updated version of "The MANual" - a free guide to men's health. You can read it online, download a PDF or order a print copy for free. See http://www.cancer.ie/news/news.php?newsID=353?boie for more. If you have any concern or question about cancer, call the National Cancer Helpline on 1800 200 700 (Mon-Thurs, 9-7 and Fridays 9-5) and talk to a specialist cancer professional. You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/irishcancersociety Regards, Paul Last edited by IrishCancerSoc; 17-06-2010 at 10:30.

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17-06-2010, 10:36	#2
cronin_j Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,016 Adverts \| Friends	Have to say i actually went for a checkup 2 years ago on reading the first version of this, i actually went to the doctor and said im here for my NCT ha ha. She was shocked, she said i must have been the first young person shes ever treated that just decieded to show up for a check up with nothing wrong. I was quite shocked to find out my age group is in the risk zone for testicular cancer when i went.

17-06-2010, 12:08	#3
Mrmoe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Limerick Posts: 2,060 Adverts \| Friends	Scarey that testicualr cancer hits so young but thankfully it is rare enough. It is a pity that there isn't an national screening program for prostate cancer. I am sure it would save many lives if it was caught early.

17-06-2010, 16:03	#4
IrishCancerSoc Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dublin and nationwide Posts: 25 Adverts \| Friends	You're right that the peak risk for testicular cancer is in the 20s and 30s but luckily the rate is low and it is very treatable when caught early. Bowel cancer and prostate cancer however are very common and are most likely over the age of 50. Again, both are very treatable when caught in time. Skin cancer is extremely common, and contrary to what some may think, it certainly can be fatal. Almost 200 people in Ireland die each year from skin cancer, that's more than cervical cancer or testicular cancer. Basically, if you don't smoke, take it easy in the sun and wear sunscreen, and eat 5 a day of fruit and veg, you can substantially lower your risk of the common cancers. Other cancers like pancreatic, liver and brain are not as treatable but luckily are rare.