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Early testing and prostate cancer in Africa (Level A1) — a doctor checking a patient's blood pressure

Early testing and prostate cancer in AfricaCEFR A1

5 Dec 2024

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Adapted from Paul Adepoju, SciDev • CC BY 2.0

Photo by Nappy, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
76 words
  • Prostate cancer is increasing in many parts of Africa.
  • Early testing can help save men's lives and health.
  • Many men do not know the common symptoms.
  • In some countries men go to doctors very late.
  • Wrong ideas and shame often stop men testing.
  • Screening can be a simple blood test at clinics.
  • Early tests give better chances for successful treatment.
  • Health workers ask governments to fund local research.
  • More information would encourage more men to test.

Difficult words

  • prostate — a male body gland near the bladder
  • symptom — a sign that a person feels or has
    symptoms
  • screening — a health test to find disease early
  • shame — a feeling of embarrassment or guilt
  • clinic — a place where people get health checks
    clinics
  • research — careful study to find new information

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Discussion questions

  • Would you go to a clinic for a simple blood test?
  • Do you think more information would encourage men to test?
  • Have you ever had a health check at a clinic?

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