Routine Matters: How a Regular Wellness Exam Helped Identify Prostate Cancer Early
Nigel Graham, an Aflac employee and volunteer firefighter, discovered prostate cancer during a routine wellness exam. Despite being health-conscious and symptom-free, the early detection allowed for successful treatment without chemotherapy or radiation. Graham's experience highlights the importance of regular health check-ups, especially for prostate cancer awareness.
Now cancer-free, Graham completed a Spartan Ultra race in November 2023 and advocates for men to prioritize their health. Aflac emphasizes the significance of wellness checks through Graham's story and their 2024 Aflac Wellness Matters Survey, available at Aflac.com/WellnessMatters.
Nigel Graham, un dipendente di Aflac e pompiere volontario, ha scoperto di avere un cancro alla prostata durante un esame di routine per il benessere. Nonostante fosse attento alla salute e privo di sintomi, la diagnosi precoce ha permesso un trattamento di successo senza chemioterapia o radioterapia. L'esperienza di Graham mette in evidenza l'importanza di controlli sanitari regolari, specialmente per la consapevolezza sul cancro alla prostata.
Ora libero dal cancro, Graham ha completato una gara Spartan Ultra nel novembre 2023 e sostiene che gli uomini dovrebbero dare priorità alla propria salute. Aflac sottolinea l'importanza dei controlli di benessere attraverso la storia di Graham e il loro Aflac Wellness Matters Survey 2024, disponibile su Aflac.com/WellnessMatters.
Nigel Graham, un empleado de Aflac y bombero voluntario, descubrió que tenía cáncer de próstata durante un examen de salud de rutina. A pesar de ser consciente de su salud y no presentar síntomas, la detección temprana permitió un tratamiento exitoso sin quimioterapia ni radiación. La experiencia de Graham resalta la importancia de los chequeos de salud regulares, especialmente en la concienciación sobre el cáncer de próstata.
Ahora libre de cáncer, Graham completó una carrera Spartan Ultra en noviembre de 2023 y aboga por que los hombres prioricen su salud. Aflac enfatiza la relevancia de los chequeos de bienestar a través de la historia de Graham y su Encuesta Aflac Wellness Matters 2024, disponible en Aflac.com/WellnessMatters.
Nigel Graham은 Aflac 직원이자 자원 소방관으로, 정기 건강 검진 중 전립선암을 발견했습니다. 건강에 신경 쓰고 증상이 없었음에도 불구하고 조기 발견 덕분에 화학요법이나 방사선 치료 없이 성공적인 치료를 받을 수 있었습니다. Graham의 경험은 정기적인 건강 검진의 중요성을 강조합니다, 특히 전립선암 인식에 있어서요.
현재는 암 완치된 Graham은 2023년 11월에 스파르탄 울트라 경주를 마쳤으며 남성들이 자신의 건강을 우선시할 것을 촉구하고 있습니다. Aflac은 Graham의 이야기를 통해 웰니스 체크의 중요성을 강조하며, 2024 Aflac Wellness Matters Survey를 Aflac.com/WellnessMatters에서 확인할 수 있습니다.
Nigel Graham, employé chez Aflac et pompier volontaire, a découvert un cancer de la prostate lors d'un examen de santé de routine. Bien qu'il soit soucieux de sa santé et sans symptômes, le dépistage précoce a permis un traitement réussi sans chimiothérapie ni radiothérapie. L'expérience de Graham souligne l'importance des bilans de santé réguliers, en particulier pour la sensibilisation au cancer de la prostate.
Désormais guéri du cancer, Graham a terminé une course Spartan Ultra en novembre 2023 et plaide pour que les hommes priorisent leur santé. Aflac souligne l'importance des contrôles de bien-être à travers l'histoire de Graham et leur enquête Aflac Wellness Matters 2024, disponible sur Aflac.com/WellnessMatters.
Nigel Graham, ein Mitarbeiter von Aflac und freiwilliger Feuerwehrmann, entdeckte während einer routinemäßigen Gesundheitsuntersuchung, dass er Prostatakrebs hatte. Obwohl er gesundheitsbewusst und symptomfrei war, erlaubte die frühe Entdeckung eine erfolgreiche Behandlung ohne Chemotherapie oder Strahlentherapie. Grahams Erfahrung hebt die Bedeutung regelmäßiger Gesundheitschecks hervor, insbesondere für das Bewusstsein über Prostatakrebs.
Jetzt krebsfrei, absolvierte Graham im November 2023 einen Spartan Ultra Lauf und setzt sich dafür ein, dass Männer ihre Gesundheit priorisieren. Aflac betont die Bedeutung von Gesundheitschecks anhand von Grahams Geschichte und ihrer 2024 Aflac Wellness Matters Umfrage, die auf Aflac.com/WellnessMatters verfügbar ist.
- Aflac employee's personal health story promotes importance of regular wellness exams
- Company uses employee experience to raise awareness for prostate cancer screening
- Aflac conducted a 2024 Wellness Matters Survey, demonstrating commitment to health awareness
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Originally published on Aflac Newsroom
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 28, 2024 / Personal health and fitness have always been important to Nigel Graham - volunteer firefighter, Northern Ireland native, Spartan® race veteran and key member of the Aflac flock in Columbia, South Carolina.
Since moving to the U.S. and working for Aflac in 2016, Nigel has made it a point to schedule annual wellness checkups.
It was at one of these routine appointments when his prostate cancer was discovered. Nigel had no symptoms or any indications that something was wrong, but by keeping up with his wellness checks, his cancer was found in its earliest stage. Nigel's treatment involved a surgical procedure, but he was able to avoid chemotherapy and radiation.
"I consider myself a health-conscious person, so for years, my wife and I have made it a point to keep regular wellness exams. That one appointment made all the difference for my family," said Nigel. "Now, I make it a point to encourage as many people as I can - urging my family, colleagues, fellow firefighters and strangers - to stay on top of their annual wellness checkups."
Nigel also knows men who shy away from prostate exams, whether because of embarrassment or not wanting to experience the procedure, but he is now a champion for men to not avoid the procedure, because it can be lifesaving. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and it is a great reminder to schedule your exam and/or encourage a loved one to do the same.
In 2022, Nigel signed up for a Spartan Ultra race as a way of saying, "I'll be here, and I'll be healthy enough to do it." In November 2023, he completed the race and checked that item off his bucket list.
Today, Nigel is cancer free and bears a tattoo on his wrist that not only represents his journey, but it also serves as a conversation starter to encourage others to advocate for themselves and take charge of their health.
Nigel believes that your wellness matters. Learn more about his story, get tips for how to take control of your health, and review important findings from the 2024 Aflac Wellness Matters Survey at Aflac.com/WellnessMatters.
This article contains the opinions of an Aflac policyholder, who is also an Aflac employee. It is not intended to portray any specific benefits or details of Aflac cancer insurance (also known as specified-disease insurance) in some states. Aflac refers to the following companies: American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus, American Family Life Assurance Company of New York, Continental American Insurance Company, and Continental American Life Insurance Company.
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