Originally Posted by
oilman_15106
My PSA blood test results have been creeping up. 5 this summer and 5.6 last month. My Urologist is not too upset or concerned with these numbers. His response was "Welcome to age 62", knowing I cycle about 4,000 miles a year. He said he would see me in 6 months and see if things are going anywhere.
Since BF is the ultimate place to get solid medical advice, what do you'all think on this?
I recently began reading a book by John Ratey, MD called "Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain'.
It seems to be reasonably well done and well researched so I am believing what he says. And on page 84 he says:
"... physically active people have a 50% less chance of developing colon cancer; and active men over 65 have a 70% lower chance of developing the advanced, typically fatal form of prostate cancer."
... Sure hope that he's right!
... And best of luck at your next check-up!