How do we go about making sure men get the PSA, especially elderly men who depend on their doctor to run the test, but they don't. Why is it not treated with the communication presence that breast cancer is.

Everytime I go to the doctor, for blood test, x-rays, in the hospital, etc. I am asked if I am pregnant is there is a chance that I am pregnant. Why are men not asked when was your last PSA as part of their medical history.

We need to push for a requirement that all men sign a statement that either approves an annual PSA or denies it, but it be a requirement so it reminds the patient and the doctor of the test. Maybe men would remember to call for the test results a few days later if their doctor does not call them, which I hope is the case.

Three weeks after my husbands prostate cancer surgery, we learned my 88 year old Dad has prostate cancer but his was not caught in time. His doctor said "oops I forgot to run your PSA the last two years.". That neglect is taking a very loving, active Dad away from us.

I have 7 brothers and a son that I never want to have to go through what my husband or Dad have been through. Dad has been in and out of the hopsital several times over thepast year and half and not one time was the PSA brought up by medical staff or a PSA ran. For his back pain, he was receiving shots into his back. Not one time did anyone even think prostate cancer.

How do we change this? How do we educate men about the PSA, whose responsiblity it is to ensure it is ran and to follow up on the results. How do we protect the men we love?