October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
While I harp on the Ball Check, it is only occasionally that I remind you that men can and do develop breast cancer. Particularly if there is a family history of either breast cancer or early-onset prostate cancer. A link has been discovered in the HR+, HER2- genes, which could mean you're prone to either one, or both.
I'm assuming that all my women readers already do a breast exam.
Now I want all my male readers to do a decent self-exam of their pecs.
It would be perfect if you got into the habit of doing both the Ball Check and the Breast Exam every month.
Assuming you don't have any outward symptoms, you want to gently palpate the entire area.
Look for lumps or odd hard spots.
Log onto His Breast Cancer for detailed instructions.
Or ask your spouse, partner, or close female friend for some assistance.
Ladies, feel free to help us out here with your tips.
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Faithful Reader, Jean, added a comment to yesterday's post I thought was worthy of everyone's attention:
"I have always been taught that urine is pretty sanitary, so I checked it out and this is what I found:
'Urine contains a very low amount of bacteria—less, in fact, than what's normally lingering on your skin—and it's healthy bacteria. So go ahead, whip it out in the shower. Your jeans will be cleaner and your lawn will be greener.' another quote: 'You picked up more than your share of dirt, mud, and who knows what else on your skin or in your hair during your day. You’ve probably washed far less sterile things than urine off your body and down the drain.' Yep, all true."
