Hey there Guys, well it has certainly been an amazing few weeks post this years wonderful Southern Hibearnation in Australia. Unfortunately one of the unexpected extras appears to be a fairly aggressive influenza virus that many people have been hit by. Today I wanted to offer some suggestions and tips on how to best deal with it. At work the past fortnight I have seen many … [Read more...] about Severe Influenza Virus Hits Australia
What Are The Symptoms Of Prostate Cancer?
Today I woke to news that British broadcaster Michael Parkinson had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. When interviewed, Parkinson shared his wish for men to be educated on the symptoms of prostate cancer. All that concerns me now is for men around the country to stop and take notice of any symptoms that might save their lives. I'm not a softy. If you show the symptoms of … [Read more...] about What Are The Symptoms Of Prostate Cancer?
Why Is It Still Ok To Call People Homophobic Slurs?
Hey Guys. I have woken this morning to an immense sense of sadness that despite all the advances we have made in gay rights, people feel it still perfectly ok to use homophobic slurs like faggot. Three separate news articles today demonstrate how endemic homophobia is. First there were young gay and lesbians being threatened and assaulted on the NYC subway system. … [Read more...] about Why Is It Still Ok To Call People Homophobic Slurs?
How Do You Get Herpes
Hey there Guys. This week I have had a number of patients who have had questions about herpes, it's symptoms and in particular the question "how do you get herpes?". Today I wanted to cover the main ways that herpes can be spread as well as strategies if you are in a partnership where one partner has herpes and the other doesn't. Herpes is a viral infection that causes a … [Read more...] about How Do You Get Herpes
A Quick Guide To Anal Cancer
Hey there Guys. Today I have seen a patient who was having difficulty opening his bowels and issues with ongoing anal pain. On examination he had a large lump at the opening of his anus highly suspicious sign of anal cancer. Today I thought it was important to talk about the symptoms of anal cancer and its higher rate of incidence within the gay male community. Early … [Read more...] about A Quick Guide To Anal Cancer