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C ancer is no laughing matter. The screenings? Well, those can lead to a chuckle or two once they’re in your rearview mirror—and you’re in the clear. Take two common screenings: the mammogram and the prostate exam. Many men and women consider them embarrassing, which, according to the American Cancer Society, is one of the reasons people put them off. But studies show that detecting cancer at an early stage— before symptoms appear—may help decrease the chance of dying from the disease. And screenings are one way to do just that. Consider putting peer pressure to work in a positive way and partnering with someone you care about, such as a signiﬁcant other, best friend or relative. Then, make a pact to get the tests done as a team. That’s what we do. Knowing we’re taking charge of our health together is empowering. And we’re here to tell you, these screenings aren’t that bad. A take-charge attitude and a healthy dose of humor go a long way in getting past the poking and prodding. So, let us put your mind at ease about these screenings. Here, as husband and wife, we share our perspectives on what prostate cancer screenings and mammograms are really like. PHOTOGRAPHY BY KATHERINE STREETER 18 Vim & Vigor · FALL 2 012

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Fall 2012 - Gwinnett Medical Center

Vim & Vigor - Fall 2012 - Gwinnett Medical Center
Contents
Phil’s Feature
Good Times for a Good Cause
Warm Fuzzies
30 Days to Better Sleep
I Can’t Ask My Doctor That!
He Said, She Said
Hold On to Your Health
Still A Screening Star
Your Joints: An Owner’s Manual
Weighing Your Options
No Greater Gift
Weather Alert
Virtual Health
PrimeTime Health
From the Heart
Putting Everything in Place
Out of the White Coat
Transforming Healthcare

Vim & Vigor - Fall 2012 - Gwinnett Medical Center