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'Macho Men' may have increased bowel cancer chances
Posted Jul 30th 2007 4:28PM by Brian White
Filed under: Prostate Cancer, Prevention
If you're a man and into the phrase "don't fix it until it's broken," you could be putting yourself at harm by not seeking regular checkups and preventative measures, according to research from the UK.
Researchers there say that "macho men" attitudes preclude many men from checking in with their doctors at certain ages
instead of being scared about possible symptoms -- and even entering the doctor's office to have things checked out.
While it's good to be masculine and have that attitude (if it suits you), preventative measures against possible cancer (even with symptoms) are prudent regardless, right? It's only your life.
Tags: bowel cancer, BowelCancer, macho men, MachoMen, prostate cancer, ProstateCancer, rectal cancer, RectalCancer
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