Yes, like my best friend's husband(never had a prostate exam) who began suffering intestinal symptoms and shortness of breath, only to find he had prostate cancer which had metastasized to the intestines. Granted, that's not the typical scenario, and I suspect he had at least some vague symptoms before that onslaught. Over four years later he is in remission, but as a physician he has had access to the best specialists and treatments.
I meant to add that my friend’s husband wasn’t expected to survive beyond the 2 year mark, even with treatment. He is fortunate, indeed, and I hope he lives to see his children finish college, marry, and make him a grandfather.
Prostate cancer is a real sore spot with me...
I too watched several associates suffer and die from it. When I see “them” want to take away the tools to help fight it, I get a bit upset. And unfairly or not, even more upset when I see NFL linemen forced to prance around in pink for a similar disease that kills only slightly more.
But thats just me.