I was watching television during my lunch break and the news came via E.S.P.N. that football hall of famer Gene Upshaw had passed away this morning due to pancreatic cancer.  The odd part of the story to me was that he was diagnosed with the illness just this past Sunday!  So, it was exactly four days from which he was diagnosed to his passing.  Some time ago, I did a blog on prostate cancer in which I talked about the need for regular screening and medical evaluations.  Though pancreatic cancer is often detected in its late stages it is also clear that, among men especially, that we do not get routine examinations as we should.  We guys tend to ignore the different signs our bodies give us; but, it is important that we not ignore those signs when they are given for it can sometimes be the difference between life and death.  I understand that in today's world a man has plenty on his mind and he has no time for being sick! (lol)  However, the truth is we are all, man and woman alike, susceptible to sickness and illness.  We must begin to start taking better care of ourselves or the consequences will mean dying and leaving behind our friends and family way too soon.  

Doctor Jimmy Bear Stress Reliever