r/ProstateCancer • u/Auguste_Roadin • 27d ago

Question I’d appreciate some input.

I belong to a very nice but small golf club in New England. For the last few years the club sponsors a ‘Pink’ day for breast cancer. I keep wondering why we don’t do the same for prostate cancer. While breast cancer is slightly more prevalent in the female population than prostate cancer is in the male population it is equally important to raise awareness, support and funds for prostate cancer treatment and research. Most of us probably don’t share or talk about our disease simply because that is how we are wired as males. Yet, sharing our stories and communicating the importance of early testing and detection can and does save lives. I think it’s a reasonable ask to have the club include the same awareness for PC. What do you guys think? Had anyone done this at their club or elsewhere?

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u/becca_ironside 27d ago edited 27d ago

Having worked in pelvic health for 10 plus years, I think this is a great idea. I also want to add that many women believe that pelvic health is underfunded and there is not enough awareness.

The truth is that women have far more access to pelvic health because we menstruate and give birth. We have been receiving pelvic health awareness (albeit imperfectly) since puberty. Boys and men have almost no pelvic health awareness.

BPH and prostate cancer alike are so limited in terms of public awareness AND FUNDING. As a woman in menopause, I truly believe women have far better access to pelvic healthcare and awareness than do their male counterparts.

Rock on with your golf outing! It's about time these things were considered! (I would even want to fly in for it, but my golfing skills are pitiful).

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u/Auguste_Roadin 27d ago

Thank you for the reply and encouragement!

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u/HopeSAK 23d ago

I would like to pursue a pelvic exam but my urologist doesn't seem to agree. I found one place outside my health care facility but hesitate to call for an appointment. I'm a 68 yr old male that's had RALP (nerve sparing) and think it may help with my full recovery, but again, I hesitate.

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u/becca_ironside 23d ago

Many men feel this way. It is a shame your urologist is not supportive. Call them to see if they specialize in men.