This post is sponsored by Prolaris.
Many of the men in my family have had prostate cancer. My cousins, and my own dad. I remember it vividly because my first nephew was very young at the time my father was going through his protocol, and because they had put radioactive seeds in him, he could not hold my nephew, his first grandson, on his lap. Luckily that was not an issue for my dad and my son when my big son above was a little baby!
This is why I am tested all the time, on a regular basis. And I do not assume it is being done, I ask my doctor specifically when I am due for the test. My PSA numbers were high at one time and I went for a biopsy, and it was fine, thank goodness. All men need to be tested regularly, and all their spouses and caregivers need to keep reminding them to do so, this disease is far too common (see infographic at bottom of post for more info).
One of my cousins has not been as lucky. He could have used this Prolaris test to navigate his prostate cancer, but it was not available back then. He will never fully recover from the operations he had to remove his cancer, which might have been treated earlier if the doctors had his Prolaris test results to better guide their treatments:
Prolaris prostate cancer testing provides a new measure of the aggressiveness of an individual’s prostate cancer. Getting a “Prolaris Score” will give both the patient and the physician additional information about the true nature of the cancer that no other test can.
Typically women are the caregivers, like my mom (pictured above), who keeps detailed records on her health, and my dad’s:
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, women make 80 percent of health care decisions in the United States. And because women are the main medical decision makers, primary care teams know conversations with women can have a significant impact on the health of the entire family. Upwards of 75% of all caregivers are female, and may spend as much as 50% more time providing care than males. [Institute on Aging. (2016). Read How IOA Views Aging in America.]
This article is geared for the female caregivers in the audience, and the males like me, in a same sex relationship, who are constantly reminding their spouses to go to the doctor (in fact, I just emailed him a reminder!). As I said above, I make sure I am checked every year, prostate cancer is a risk for all men, especially those with a history of the illness in their family like myself.
This article is for the moms. This article is for the co-husbands. This article is for the sisters, and this article is for the daughters out there who are also taking care of their aging parents. My next door neighbor is in his mid 80’s and his two daughters take turns making sure he is getting the proper care he needs (they are the sweetest ladies, I am so glad they are often in my building!).
Prolaris prostate cancer testing provides a new measure of the aggressiveness of an individual’s prostate cancer. Getting a Prolaris Score™ will give both the patient and physician additional information about the true nature of the cancer that no other test can. You should talk to your healthcare provider about whether or not the Prolaris test is right for you and learn more about Prolaris here. I wish for my cousin’s sake this had been available a few years ago to aid him in his treatment so that he would not be dealing with repercussions to this day from his bout with prostate cancer.
Mom’s (and some of the dads like me) generally have many titles, perhaps the most important of which is CMO: Chief Medical Officer of their household. They’re stocking the medicine cabinet, dragging out the humidifier, reminding kids “don’t scratch that”, throwing a quick multivitamin at anyone they can, and harassing their loved ones to get to the doctor. But sometimes it takes a bribe. So here is a BRIBE FOR BOTH PARTNERS: you and the man in your life – a $2,000 Grand Prize up for grabs. $1000 for you, and $1000 for that man that you keep having to remind to be mindful of his health. Of course, for my same sex married dads, you are both eligible for this giveaway, and should both be getting tested!
To enter to win, just submit his email address and yours. You’ll be entered to win. He’ll receive three short emails. (They promise, only three.) These emails will include information and reminders to help him stay on top of his prostate health. To sweeten the deal, they have a whole bundle of prizes for runners up, including a Traeger Grill (Pro Series 34 Pellet Grill), Yeti Tundra Haul Cooler, and five winners will each get a $100 Amazon.com gift card!
Winners will be selected using Random.org so get going! They’ve even included a few ways for you to get extra entries!
Check out the two video links below for more:
-From a Nebraska TV station—the news anchor Carol Staab and her husband had an important experience with Prolaris and unexpectedly shared that during the newscast.
-From a Memphis TV station—“This [Prolaris test] could really be a game changer for folks with prostate cancer” quote from Amy Speropoulos, News Anchor.
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Prolaris. All opinions are 100% my own.
I’m the worrier at my house, late night webmd mom for sure!
My husband’s friend was 38 when he lost his life to prostrate cancer.
I’m not a WebMD Mom, but watch A LOT of medical shows and read short articles, so I think I know a few things to look for. I’m the one that makes all the Doctor appointments. I hope all the men that entered this contest takes prostate cancer seriously and get checked.
My father has stage four Prostate Cancer……..it was known he had stage 1, but there was not too much worrying as so many elderly men get it and nothing usually happens, BE CAREFUL and BE SURE TO GET TESTED. They treat advanced Prostate Cancer by “chemical castration'” – I am sure no one would elect to have that done!
While I worry about the health of everyone in my home, I try to keep it in perspective. I do make sure we get regular check ups as well as vaccines when needed. If a problem arises, we tend to it right away and see a doctor if need be right away. I do not let anyone postpone doctor visits. We have my father in law living with us from his stroke and I have to manage all his medical as well and he has prostate issues and as much as he hates discussing it in front of me, I force him to because I do not want him to have further problems and I have to be in the doctor visits with him because he lost memory from the stroke and will walk out and have no clue what they said to him.
I am such a worrier!
We don’t worry about it.
I am definitely the worrier in my house! I am on web MD weekly, and if I don’t like what I read, off to the doctors we go! To me, taking care of your health is more important than anything else! If you don’t have your health, nothing else matters!
I learned to not be a web md mom because usually when you google symptoms its often worse that what it actually is. I’m definitely the better get it checked out one though! Better safe than sorry! Prevention is key!
I know someone who had it…he survived.
I subscribe.
My Hubby’s is the worrier in the house. Sadly we lost a friend to Prostate Cancer.
We balance technology with medical appointments to keep everything on track. Thanks for posting this story!
We all go to the Dr. regularly for diabetes. I do use Web Md to research problems we are having.
I am the worrier but my other half is very good about seeing the doctor when something comes up!
Thank you for this! Hopefully this will encourage my husband to get a check up. He’s the reluctant sort, but based on what I’ve read (I’m the internet md) he is way overdue for a Dr. visit.
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Im the worrier for sure! My husband always says I worry about our problems, problems we dont have and the neighbors problems. Tks for post Ill be getting him in to see a dr. his uncle passed away from Prostate Cancer.
I have chronic anxiety and am definitely the worrier at my house. My mom is the only one I know who could even come close.
I am the worrier in my home. My husband and I are in our early 60’s so we really need to take our health more serious.
I try not to worry. My husband grew up with a nurse for a mom so he doesn’t worry either. We just call his mom for advice.
I take care of my family’s health by being proactive rather than reactive. Hand hygiene, vaccines, and education are top priority for me as a nurse and a mother.
WEBMD for sure
A worrying one!
I have definite Web MD worrier tendencies, but I always try to take a deep breath before I start any nagging!
Luckily most prostate cancers in older en do not even need treatment- Cos CHEMO SUCKS!!!!!!
I am a late night worrier standing by with the temporal thermometer Tylenol and Ibuprofen whenever they have fever. If a persist over 103 I take them to ER.
i tend to let our family’s bodies natural immunities run their course unless medical intervention is really necessary
I am the late night Web MD both my hubby and I have chronic health conditions so I definitely am vigilant in monitoring current conditions and symptoms, my hubby not so much and that is why he has me, LOL
Great giveaway and for such a great cause.
This is a great thing you’re doing here. I’m a worrier, and I know just enough medicine to be dangerous. It isn’t a bad thing for dealing with myself, because I’m very good at knowing my body. It’s others where I have issues.
I need to remind my brother it’s time!!!
I try to stay organized with all of my health information. I keep needed check-up dates on hard copy and also scheduled as alerts in my phone.
I am a WebMD person and I am the warrior in my family always reminding family to get things checked out early.
I have definitely the worrier!!
Moms are always the worriers, and I’m one of them.
thanks, this is very helpful
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I am the worrier. Ever since I discovered I had colon cancer I have become more aware of the importance of keeping a check on your health.
After a nearly fatal pneumonia incident a while back I am always on top of things. I don’t ignore and wait until things get too far before I act
I am the one everyone turns to for advice. Even when I don’t have all the answers I try to find natural solutions, teas and alternative remedies if possible. My husband is a prostate cancer survivor. He has had so many surgeries, and we are still around.
i tend to be more of the worrier between my husband and i, but our son is a hypochondriac so he worries a lot as well.
I make every ones appointments and make sure they remember to go there or take them there.
I think I am worrier in my house
I doubt I am the only one who worries in my house though I am pretty good at it and easy to read. I have my tells. Getting my husband in to see the doctor is not always easy so I do use webMD to gather info to get him in. Prostate Cancer is very serious ,my husband,my 3 sons and all men need to be aware and get checked by the doctor. Great giveaway to get the word out!
I am a WebMD person and the worrier too. Thankfully my husband goes to the Dr regularly.
I’m definitely the worrier in the family. I e gotten so much better as our daughter has grown up a bit. It’s scary having a sick child and not know8ng what to do to help them.
Luckily, no one in my family has this. But my husband does get tested regularly.
I help my families health by making healthy paleo meals. We try to stay active as a family. I tend to be a worrier
Not a worrier, but I keep up with health concerns.
Who needs WebMD when you can call Nurse Grandma.
In my house we usually have medicines stocked for possible illnesses and make sure to have tea and soup as well.
My mother-in-law is the warrior in our home, but I do help when needed so she’s not doing everything on her own.
I make sure my family members go for yearly check ups and get necessary vaccinations.
I’m the worrier. There aren’t many days I go without worrying about my family’s health. And sometimes checking Web M.D. but it usually scares me with what ifs.
My husband is the worrier! I tend to be calm about things but do a lot of research!
I am definitely the worrier of the family. I schedule all health appointments and advocate for everyone to go to them. My partner is the worst with keeping appointments but I always try to push him to go. I would rather be safe than sorry!
I am the stressed in the family for sure. I worry about things, and am the one to book doctors when no when else will
I care for my family’s health by making sure they get their shots and annual exams. I’m a big worrier.
I am the worrier. I read magazines on healthcare and it helps me keep up to date.
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