The Sidelines of Men's Health
I don’t follow professional or college football until a significant game or the Super Bowl. I realize that when a player stands on the sidelines or sits on the bench, they are not involved in the football game. I see many men standing on the sidelines regarding their health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, research shows that many men only go to the doctor when sick.

The Sidelines

Now that November is here, it is time to change the face of men’s health once again (pun intended). Since 2003, millions have joined the men’s health movement through the Movember Foundation, raising $650 million and funding over 1,000 programs focusing on prostate cancer, testicular cancer, poor mental health, and physical inactivity.

It's Movember! A time to focus on men's health. Don't let be sit on the sidelines with regards to their health.

Hopefully, during this annual event, we will see many men not normally sporting facial hair grow a mustache or beard for the 30 days of November. The goal is to increase awareness and knowledge regarding early cancer detection, diagnosis, and effective treatments and ultimately reduce the number of preventable deaths. Besides annual check-ups, the Movember Foundation encourages men to be aware of family history and to adopt a healthier lifestyle.

Important Fast Facts on Prostate Cancer:

The Sidelines of it all for men's prostate health. Prostate Cancer Fast Fact Image Credit: AkronGeneral.org
The Sidelines: Prostate Cancer Fast Fact Infographics Image Credit: AkronGeneral.org

Here is a quick reminder about male organs. The prostate and testes are essential parts of the male reproductive system. The prostate is a small gland below the bladder and in front of the rectum. It produces the fluid that transports the sperm. The testes create the male sex organ hormone testosterone, which makes the sperm.

Testicular Cancer:

Men's Health: Testicular Cancer Infograph; Don't let your Men Sit on the Sidelines, get the involved in their health.
The Sidelines; Men’s Health: Testicular Cancer Info graph.

The Risk Factors for Testicular Cancer (blurred on InfoGraph above;)

            ◊  Babies born with undescended testicles

  • Congenital (born with) abnormalities of a testicle, penis, kidney, and inguinal hernias (hernias in the groin area)

           ◊  A family history of testicular cancer

  • Using Marijuana

 
Typically, my focus here at The Age of Grace is on women. Women can influence their husbands, fathers, brothers, nephews, and friends to keep yearly check-ups. We all know knowledge is power. Men, let’s use this knowledge. Please don’t stand on the sidelines this November; take charge of your health. Get in the game of managing your medical goals.

Have a fabulous week!

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