Men’s Health

Men can be reluctant to get checked and will put off attending for check-ups, but it is no different to getting the car serviced – it is important to go for a check-up before things start to break-down!

Males constitute almost 50% of the population on the island of Ireland and, therefore,
deserve to have a gender lens focused upon their specific health needs. Research clearly
shows that these men experience a disproportionate burden of ill-health and die too young …

Local men die younger than women do.
Males have higher death rates than females for almost all of the leading causes of
death and at all ages.
Men’s poorer lifestyles are responsible for a high proportion of chronic diseases.
Late presentation to health services can lead to a large number of problems
becoming untreatable …

To book for your health check – please visit our contact page.

Testicular Cancer

Testicular Cancer

Cancer of the testicle is 1 of the less common cancers, and tends to mostly affect men
between 15 and 49 years of age.

Typical symptoms are a painless swelling or lump in 1 of the testicles, or any change in
shape or texture of the testicles.

It’s important to be aware of what feels normal for you. Get to know your body and see a GP
if you notice any changes. The good news is that, when caught early, testicular cancer is
highly treatable and highly curable.

Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is when the cells of your prostate gland grow in an abnormal way to form a lump (tumour). In some men prostate cancer grows slowly; in others it grows more quickly and spreads to other parts of your body. Prostate cancer is a common cancer in Ireland. Almost 4,000 men are diagnosed with it each year.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK. About 1 in 8 men will develop it in their lifetime. Prostate cancer mostly affects men over the age of 50, and your risk increases with age. The risk is even higher for black men and men with a family history of prostate cancer.

There is no national screening programme for prostate cancer. Instead, there is an informed
choice programme. This is called prostate cancer risk management. Healthy men aged 50 or
over can ask their GP about PSA testing and have a conversation about whether this is right
for you.

A PSA test is a blood test used to measure the level of Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)
concentration in the blood. It’s the primary method of testing for prostate cancer and it can
be carried out free on the NHS after a conversation with your GP. Learn more about PSA
tests.

If results show a raised PSA level, your GP may suggest further tests to help decide if you
need further treatment.

When should I see my doctor?

It is recommended you see your doctor if you have:

An unusual lump or swelling in part of one testicle
A sharp pain in the testicle or scrotum
A heavy scrotum
An increase in the firmness or feel
An unusual difference between one testicle and the other

Your symptoms are unlikely to be cancer but it’s important to get them checked by a doctor.

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