My doctor said I didn't need to screen for prostate cancer until my 50s. I was diagnosed at 49.

"I was diagnosed with prostate cancer on June 8, 2021, at 49. It was shortly before my 50th birthday."

"I told her about my family history and asked if I should get checked for prostate cancer. She said that I was too young and didn't need to worry about getting screened until my 50s."

"After my colonoscopy, the gastroenterologist said my colon looked great, but my prostate looked a little enlarged, and I should schedule an appointment with a urologist."

"I was really lucky that the doctor called me back a month later to see if I'd seen the urologist. It was a really simple follow-up, but that phone call prompted me to make the appointment and probably saved my life."

Eric Morrow, diagnosed with severe prostate cancer at 49, shares his story of late detection despite a family history of the disease. Initially, his primary care physician dismissed screening due to his age, emphasizing that he was too young. The diagnosis came after a colonoscopy revealed an enlarged prostate. Morrow emphasizes the importance of follow-up, as a simple reminder call from his doctor prompted him to seek help, ultimately saving his life. Now, he advocates for awareness and early detection through his work with Zero Prostate Cancer.

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