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10 GOT A NEWS STORY? Call our news desk on (043) 702-2125. Find us on Facebook 14 November 2019 GO & EXPRESS
PICTURE PERFECT
IN BLOOM
An Agapanthus variant grows in a garden on Quenera Drive
during the Gardens of East London show last week P i c t u re :
CAMERON KRETSCHMANN
Pam Golding Properties hosted their annual Gardens of East
London event, where 23 benefiting charity organisations
from East London were selected. Breath of Life foundation is
one of these, and received sponsorships from The Windmill,
Samantha Vermeulen, Chanelle Bunting, All Things Cake,
Proveg and Thomas River Historical Village P i c t u re s :
SIVENATHI GOSA
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Early detection key to
fighting prostate cancer
Movember aims to create
awareness, lower risk
Cnr Devereux and Frere Roads, Vincent
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MATTHEW FIELD
If you’re wondering why all your
male friends and family are
suddenly sporting bushy lip
warmers, don’t worry, it’s not some
new hipster trend.
While October marked the
women-focused Breast Cancer
Awareness Month, November
marks its men-focused counterpart,
Movember, which aims to raise
awareness of various men’s health
issues, such as prostate and
testicular cancer.
One of the most well-known
features of the campaign is men
around the world proudly growing
out their moustaches in return for
donations which then go either
towards the Movember Foundation
or a similar charity of their choice.
Prostate cancer is one of the
most common forms of cancer
found in men and, as the name
suggests, affects the prostate gland,
a small walnut-shaped gland that is
responsible for producing seminal
fluid.
Like all cancers, early detection
is the best way to ensure successful
treatment so it's important to be on
the lookout for certain symptoms
which include:
● Difficulty urinating;
● Decreased force in the stream of
urine;
● Discomfort in the pelvic area;
● Bone pain;
● Erectile dysfunction; and
● Blood in the urine.
Prostate screening can also help
with early detection, although
medical organisations differ on their
recommendations and debate
continues over its potential risks and
benefits.
It’s best to discuss this with your
doctor beforehand.
However, it is advised that those
over 50 years of age schedule an
appointment.
There are a number of factors
that could increase your risk of
prostate cancer.
● Age – the older you are, the more
likely you are to develop prostate
cancer;
● Family history – if you have a
history of cancer, the likelihood of
you developing it increases;
● Obesity – obese men diagnosed
with prostate cancer are likely to
have an advanced form of the
disease that’s more difficult to treat.
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is
an important step in minimising
your risk of prostate cancer.
Ensure your diet includes plenty
of fresh fruit and vegetables,
exercise at least three times a week
and maintain a healthy weight.
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Kennington Road, Nahoon, East London
T: 043 735 1400 | kirk@kirklaw.co.za
T: 043 726 8310
18 Vincent Road, Vincent, East London
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