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May 31, 2013. The Briar's Restaurant, North State Road, Briarcliff Manor, NYBriarcliff Manor Rotary ClubTODAY IN HISTORY1859: The Big Ben clock tower in London went into operation chiming for the first time.MEETING LEADER -- President Kris ChitturPLEDGE – Sy Yuter SONG – Sy Yuter PRAYER – Bishop JohnHAPPY THOUGHTS – Anne, her grandson graduated from West Point; Zen, it is Doris's (his wife's) birthday and 47th anniversary; Eric, going to 20th Bucknell reunion.Guest: Ms. Vijaya Jain, a Rotary prospect.ANNOUNCEMENTS – 21 Rotarians present. The Installation Dinner is Monday, June 24 at Orfino's at 6:30 pm.SPEAKER AND SUBJECT – Dr. Arno Housman on What's Going on in Urology
Summary of TalkThe speaker was informed and entertaining. After age 50 men's prostates enlarge and can constrain urine elimination. Most common treatment is to watch and wait. With man's life expectancy now over 85 more prostate problems. But in the years before, infections often occurred and treated by antibiotics. He discussed Angelina Jolie's breast cancer removal. The breast cancer gene is linked to the prostate cancer gene. Robotic surgery not necessarily better but more expensive. The PSA (prostate agent) is a measure of prostate activity but not necessarily indicative. Men have to understand their bodies and know when to talk to an urologist. The bottom line: new is not necessarily better.Friday – NO MEETING in view of earlier Wednesday meeting at Mr. Kisco Rotary re Banglador Rotarians.Elinor Yuter, ReporterRachel Leihbacher, Expediter
