Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller underwent surgery this morning for prostate cancer. Here's the release from his office:
Attorney General Tom Miller underwent successful surgery today for an early stage of prostate cancer today at Iowa Methodist Hospital.
Dr. Steven Rosenberg, who performed the surgery, has told Miller that his cancer was discovered at a very early stage and that he expects Miller to have a full recovery.
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in American men, other than skin cancers. It is estimated that 186,320 new cases were diagnosed in 2008, accounting for 25% of all cancers in males.
Miller has been told by his doctors that prostate cancer is one of the most treatable cancers when it is discovered early. “I was lucky to have found this early, while it can be readily treated,” he said.
Miller urged Iowans to talk with their physicians about testing for prostate cancer. “Since there are no warning signs of early prostate cancer, it is important for men to talk with their physicians to make sure appropriate testing is part of their annual physical.”
It is generally recommended that “PSA” blood tests and digital exams should be done every year for men beginning at age 50, and earlier for African American men and men with a family history of prostate cancer. The tests are not definitive but will tell doctors whether a biopsy is needed to positively identify the presence of cancer. While very treatable when it is detected early, later-stage prostate cancer can be difficult to treat.
Miller’s office said the Attorney General expects to spend several weeks in recovery before returning to his normal schedule.
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It's frightening to see how common this type of cancer has become. My brother was diagnosed with prostate cancer a few months ago and since then I have been doing all the research I can to find out what's the best way to tackle this thing. My brother is opting for surgery and I pray for success. I hope Mr. Miller pulls through quickly as well. God Bless.
hello friend excellent information about A.G. Tom Miller Has Prostate Cancer, don't worry Tom Milleris this a hard life proof but I'm a prostate cancer survivor and I want to tell my story, 3 year ago I had impotence problems of and I had to take Generic Cialis every day, a day was to consult the doctor because the problem of impotence and in a routine examination where the diagnosis was cancer, after three years fighting, I am discharged, will suffer a lot but all done to overcome, I hope have new about you soon!!!
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