A new study out of Britain shows that though many men with prostate cancer recognized they had symptoms of a serious disease, they were hesitant to go to the doctor because they felt it wasn't 'macho.' Another reason? Fear. It's a natural reaction--wanting to bury your head in the sand and ignore your gut when you're afraid something might be seriously wrong--yet it's dangerous and it's killing thousands of men every year. This fear may not be unfounded though -- the study also showed that men's GPs were often unsympathetic and gave off negative vibes when it came to their male patients. The men in my life are all brave, but I can see them being the same way when it comes to their health -- avoiding the doctor and the bad news they may hear. How do we change this sort of thinking and save our men? What do you think of these findings?
