[Leica] Elder prostate wisdom

[George Lottermoser]

On Feb 20, 2015, at 5:34 PM, Mark Rabiner wrote:

> I could be nothing.  I think there's a huge industry centered around guys
> enlarged prostates. I was referred to a urologist a few years ago the whole
> thing felt very strongly like kick backs. It could be you reach a certain
> age they feel a chunk of your money needs to be spent on urologists.
> I'd like to find out how many men who are a bit older do NOT have an
> enlarged prostate. I'd guess it was about half.
> But I'm not telling you to not go see a Doc. I'm saying if you feel like you
> are getting caught up in a money making machine with negative not positive
> effects then get a second opinion or see what the world is like with a more
> simplified approach.

Thanks Mark.

Pretty much why I've avoided a "primary care" doctor up 'til now.
At 69 I expect the "tests" to "show" things which will require more "tests" and ever more "specialists."
At the same time; I understand that this body does require more "attention" at this age.

I'm unfamiliar with the proper balance.
Thusly - looking for what ever experience and wisdom may be available.

Regards,
George Lottermoser 

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