How Health Insurance Plans Can Help in Early Detection for Prostate Cancer

Thousand Oaks, California (August 20, 2011) - As more data is collected on prostate cancer, one conclusion shines brightly: men who have access to affordable health care are less likely to die from prostate cancer.

Almost every health insurance plan will cover physicals at 100%, which means no charge to the policy holder. This gives access to health screenings that can detect prostate cancer early and make it possible to treat it if necessary.

Lincoln Baker, president of Baker Insurance Group, is passionate about finding affordable health insurance to prevent prostate cancer. Baker states, “This is a type of cancer that I am passionate about at my insurance agency. Both my father and uncle had prostate cancer, and my uncle passed away from the disease. Finding the right health insurance plan with coverage for health screenings is vital for early detection.”

Here are some startling statistics about prostate cancer:
• Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in American men.
• Approximately one out of every six American men will develop prostate cancer in his lifetime.
• The risk of developing prostate increases with age. In the United States, most men with prostate cancer are older than 65 years of age
• Men with close family members (father or brother) who have had prostate cancer are at higher risk
• The risk of dying of prostate cancer increase with body weight

The earlier the disease is diagnosed, the higher the rate of full recovery. Having a comprehensive health insurance plan helps men schedule regular check ups and enlists the patient’s doctor as an ally in the fight against prostate cancer.

Here are actions men can take to help prevent prostate cancer:
• Prostate cancer risk may be reduced by eating less red meat and fat and eating more vegetables, fruits and grains.
• Eat five or more servings of fruits and vegetables each day. Tomatoes, pink grapefruit, and watermelon are rich in substances (lycopenes) that help prevent damage to DNA and may help lower prostate cancer risk.
• Vitamin A supplements may actually increase prostate cancer risk. It’s always a good idea to check with your doctor before taking vitamins or supplements.
• Talk with your doctor or health care provider about having a Prostate Specific Antigen test and digital rectal exams of the prostate gland. Many doctors recommend that these exams be done yearly beginning at age 50.
• If there is a history of prostate cancer in close family members, talk with your doctor about starting yearly screenings at a younger age.

For more information about prostate cancer contact the American Cancer Society at: Phone: 800-ACS-2345 TTY: 866-228-4327 www.cancer.org

To see if your current plan covers preventative exams or to find a new health insurance plan that covers these exams, talk to a health insurance professional, like Lincoln Baker of the Baker Insurance Group at 800-986-2125.

Find Quick and Easy Kentucky Health Insurance Quotes from Lincoln Baker, Baker Insurance Group. Whether in Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, Covington or anywhere in Kentucky, BIG can find you affordable medical plans.

Baker Insurance Group
1890 Star Shoot Pkwy #170-212
Lexington , KY 40509
Lincoln Baker
800-986-2125

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