A small test that could save your life

With regard to Jill Campbell Mackay’s article  of  May 31 (‘Men’s Cancer: Dying of Embarrassment’ Sunday Mail), I would just like to say that the day that her article was printed, I was just recovering in hospital from a prostatectomy operation for the removal of my cancerous prostrate performed by Dr Costa Papadopoulos at the Evangelismos Hospital in Paphos.

I would like to reinforce everything the article said – especially the need for men over 50 to have regular checks. In my case, my last test was three years ago and all was fine.

In April this year, my next test showed a small tumour which has now been successfully removed by Dr Papadopoulos and his excellent staff.

If I had not had this simple test, who knows what might have happened. My message: guys, have a check, it’s quick and simple and just could save your life!

RH,
Paphos

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