{"id":61466,"date":"2025-12-22T15:48:17","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T07:48:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/?post_type=health-article&#038;p=61466"},"modified":"2026-04-30T16:02:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T08:02:42","slug":"scans-for-men","status":"publish","type":"health-article","link":"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/health-articles\/scans-for-men\/","title":{"rendered":"Scans for Men"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"61466\" class=\"elementor elementor-61466\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63f1b96 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"63f1b96\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2cd125 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a2cd125\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"subtopic01\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 15-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Are There Any Warning Signs OR Symptoms Men Should Watch Out for That May Require Getting a Scan Immediately?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cffd4b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cffd4b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 15-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Think of these as your body\u2019s \u201ccheck vehicle engine\u201d light before the long \u201cbalik kampung\u201d journey. If you notice sudden, crushing chest pain or unexplained shortness of breath, that could be your heart. A sudden, severe headache \u2014 especially if it\u2019s the worst you\u2019ve ever had \u2014 could point to a bleed in the brain. Weakness or numbness on one side of the body? Stroke, until proven, is otherwise Act F.A.S.T (Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties and Time to call emergency services). Blood in your urine, stool, or semen? That\u2019s your cue to get checked now, not next week. Add in unexplained weight loss, night sweats, or persistent abdominal pain \u2014 these can be signs of cancers or other serious illnesses that need imaging immediately. If you notice these, you don\u2019t \u201cwait and see.\u201d You get scanned.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e8c725 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"9e8c725\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 15-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-column .elementor-spacer-inner{height:var(--spacer-size)}.e-con{--container-widget-width:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer{width:var(--container-widget-width,var(--spacer-size));--align-self:var(--container-widget-align-self,initial);--flex-shrink:0}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container{height:100%;width:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer{height:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer>.elementor-spacer-inner,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer>.elementor-spacer-inner{height:var(--container-widget-height,var(--spacer-size))}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty{position:relative;min-height:22px;min-width:22px}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty .elementor-widget-empty-icon,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty .elementor-widget-empty-icon{position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;margin:auto;padding:0;width:22px;height:22px}<\/style>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12a7a18 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"12a7a18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"subtopic02\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Do Scans Help Detect Health Problems Early, Even If There Are No Symptoms<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-039188e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"039188e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The tricky thing about men\u2019s health is that many of the deadliest conditions \u2014 prostate cancer, abdominal aneurysms, early lung cancer \u2014 are silent. Imaging acts like a radar system at the airport traffic controller (ATC). It can spot problems while they\u2019re still small and fixable. A CT scan can reveal a tiny lung nodule before it turns aggressive and spreads. An ultrasound can catch an abdominal aneurysm before it bursts. An MRI can show early prostate changes before you ever feel urinary symptoms. Early detection doesn\u2019t just save lives \u2014 it can save you from major surgery or unbearable medical expenses.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d5a12a elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"9d5a12a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1122ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f1122ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 15-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"836\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/health-article-scan-for-men-01-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-61479\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/health-article-scan-for-men-01-1.jpg 836w, https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/health-article-scan-for-men-01-1-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/health-article-scan-for-men-01-1-768x367.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 836px) 100vw, 836px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5835a1f elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"5835a1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ef06e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7ef06e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"subtopic03\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">At What Age Should Men Start Thinking About Getting Health Scans on a Regular Basis?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d83ab9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d83ab9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There\u2019s no one guide fits all for every guy, but as a rule of thumb:<\/p><ol><li>20s\u201330s: Imaging is usually symptom-based unless you have a strong family history of disease or genetic risk.<\/li><li>40s: Start talking to your doctor about baseline checks if you have risk factors \u2014 high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoker, or family history of cancer or heart disease.<\/li><li>50s and above: This is when preventive scanning ramps up for most men. Even if you feel fine, it\u2019s worth discussing lung, prostate, and heart imaging with your doctor.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52c1e0a elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"52c1e0a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ba692e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7ba692e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"subtopic04\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Types of Scans Are Commonly Recommended for Men as They Get Older? <\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f3469c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8f3469c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li>Prostate MRI \u2013 Detects tumors and maps regional cancer location without invasive biopsy in some cases.<\/li><li>Low-dose chest CT \u2013 For smokers or former smokers over 50; can cut lung cancer deaths by finding disease early well before cancer metastasizes.<\/li><li>Abdominal ultrasound \u2013 Checks for aneurysms, liver disease, kidney stones, and more.<\/li><li>Cardiac CT or echocardiogram \u2013 Looks for blocked arteries or weak heart muscle.<\/li><li>Bone density scan (DEXA) \u2013 Osteoporosis isn\u2019t just a women\u2019s issue; men lose bone too, especially after 60 or with long-term steroid use.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b241a50 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"b241a50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2bc967 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e2bc967\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"836\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/health-article-scan-for-men-02-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-61478\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/health-article-scan-for-men-02-1.jpg 836w, https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/health-article-scan-for-men-02-1-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/health-article-scan-for-men-02-1-768x367.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 836px) 100vw, 836px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54b11a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"54b11a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db1e28d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"db1e28d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"subtopic05\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Often Should They Do These Scans?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a7d0a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9a7d0a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The timeline depends on your health profile. Your health screening doctor should be able to personalise a plan for you.<\/p><ol><li>Prostate MRI \u2013 Every 1\u20132 years if at higher risk; otherwise, only if symptoms or Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) changes appear.<\/li><li>Low-dose chest CT \u2013 Annually for eligible smokers\/former smokers.<\/li><li>Abdominal aorta ultrasound \u2013 Once for most men 65\u201375 who\u2019ve ever smoked.<\/li><li>Heart scans \u2013 As advised based on blood pressure, cholesterol, and family history.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d83a1a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"d83a1a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e5b47c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1e5b47c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"subtopic06\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can You Explain What Each of These Scans Look For? <\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23bdccb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"23bdccb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li>Prostate MRI \u2013 Detects suspicious growths, tracks changes over time, and guides biopsies.<\/li><li>CT scans \u2013 Cross-sectional scans that spot tumors, infections, blood clots, and internal injuries.<\/li><li>Ultrasound \u2013 Uses sound waves to detect blockages, cysts, tumors, and organ enlargement.<\/li><li>MRI (brain\/spine) \u2013 Offering detailed look at nerves, discs, and blood flow. Great for strokes, tumors, and injuries.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bfc5de elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"5bfc5de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de66cf4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"de66cf4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"836\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/health-article-scan-for-men-03-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-61477\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/health-article-scan-for-men-03-1.jpg 836w, https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/health-article-scan-for-men-03-1-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/health-article-scan-for-men-03-1-768x367.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 836px) 100vw, 836px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a071d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"0a071d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d62184d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d62184d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"subtopic07\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Some Men Worry About Radiation OR Discomfort During Scans. How Safe Are These Procedures, and What Can They Expect During Scan? <\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20ddce2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"20ddce2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A scan is generally considered safer than many everyday activities including driving a car or crossing the road. It is understandable to be worried about something which we know nothing about.<\/p><ol><li><p>CT scans utilizes radiation; however the benefits far outweigh the risks when scans are really needed for diagnosis. Without proper diagnosis, your doctor will not be able to treat you accurately. Utilisation of contrast dye during CT adds more depth and value to imaging.<\/p><\/li><li><p>MRI \u2013 Absolutely zero radiation but can be noisy and cause a bit claustrophobia; some centres offer wider scanners and music to help you relax. Most scans take less than an hour.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Ultrasound\u2013 Completely safe and painless. \u201cThe worst part is lying still,\u201d one patient joked. \u201cI\u2019ve had worse time waiting in line at the bank.\u201d<\/p><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88cc558 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"88cc558\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0c21db elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c0c21db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"subtopic08\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What\u2019s Your Advice for Men Who Avoid Check-ups and Scans Because They \u201cfeel Fine\u201d OR Afraid of the Results?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9dcb2f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b9dcb2f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>What\u2019s your advice for men who avoid check-ups and scans because they \u201cfeel fine\u201d or afraid of the results? <br \/>I feel this is the biggest barrier which requires a mindset change for betterment of personal health. Men are so used to think that no symptoms means no disease. This is far from the truth. Do not wait till it\u2019s too late. It\u2019s actually the opposite for many serious illnesses. Avoiding a scan because you\u2019re afraid of bad news is like ignoring a leak on your roof because you\u2019re scared it\u2019ll need fixing \u2014 it only gets worse and repair costs will eventually bomb on you. Nipping it at the bud goes a long way in preventing that.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54ca58b elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"54ca58b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0175e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e0175e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em>This article first appeared in <a href=\"https:\/\/theiskandarian.com\/scans-for-men-what-every-guy-needs-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Iskandarian, 22 Dec 2025<\/a><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are there any warning signs or symptoms men should watch out for that may require getting a scan immediately?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":61467,"template":"","topic":[100,263],"language":[137],"class_list":["post-61466","health-article","type-health-article","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","topic-men","topic-radiology","language-en"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.0 - 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