Ex-international football star, Chief Segun Odegbami has taken another giant step forward in his ongoing efforts to create awareness about an effective strategy to overcome discomfort and pain caused by prostrate cancer.
Sports247 reports that the member of Nigeria’s 1980 Africa Cup of Nations winning team on home soil in Lagos, who has played key roles in creating awareness about other debilitating ailments, is now marketing a product that helps elderly men succesfully manage or overcome prostrate woes.
Although the former winger with breathtaking skills and a sharp eye for goal, who was fondly called ‘Mathematical 7’ during his playing days, faulted the authencity of a social media post that shows him talking about prostrate cancer. Hhe has shared some of his personal information on WhatsApp.
Odegbami, who is now 75 years and runs a radio station alongside a sports academy in Ogun State, provided details of his personal experience, while extending an open invitation to anyone with interest in being part of what he called his ‘Quantum Energy Machine Experience’ in the battle against prostrate cancer.
He wrote in part, “There is an ‘epidemic’ of prostate-related ailments in Nigeria. Social media is replete with all manner of remedial prescriptions, fake and real, orthodox and unorthodox, western and traditional. There are also the scammers. They are in droves.
“One even had the guts to post an AI-generated image of me (voice and all) prescribing a local concoction as cure for prostate cancer. Since then, I have been receiving tons of mails from people suffering that’s that irritating disease that afflicts most aging men. They want to know the authenticity of that social media message purportedly coming from me.
“A co-member of the Abeokuta Sports Club where I often go to socialize and to play tennis sent me a passionate mail, crying out for help. His words hit me like a brick.
Rather than respond personally to him, I have decided to use this platform to report my experiences from last year, and what has happened since then till now, hoping that the information will help someone.”
“Under the monitor of doctors in my hospital in Abeokuta, I have had four PSA tests done in one year, including the last in the UK. The general report is that the readings have continued to drop to near normal. That is, despite not being as meticulous and disciplined in its usage as I should have been.
“I have also continued to use my prescribed daily medications alongside the machine. For those that may be interested to know more, I shall give the full report of my experience in a ‘Q and A’ format in the next few days on this page. Watch out!”
Sports247 reports further that this marks another chapter in the health related efforts of ‘Big Sheg,’ who has in recent years raised a very strong voice for public health, all round wellness, welfare of aging athletes and keep fit awareness campaigns.
He is an African Ambassador for the Global NCD Alliance and uses his personal experiences with managing health conditions to advocate for attitude shift toward diabetes, obesity and various forms of cancer, while also supporting the Nigerian Heart Foundation.
Odegbami serves as an Ambassador of the foundation’s ‘Keep The Beat’ reachout project by urging Nigerians to stay physically active in order to prevent cardiovascular illness, while mobilising funds for aging football stars dealing with health issues.
The popular story in town now is that the incidence of Prostate issues is on the increase in men. Medical experts say whenever men are diagnosed with prostate cancer, they panic and keep asking: What do I do now?
Their advice is simple. Educate yourself: Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, so there’s a lot of good information out there. The downside? There’s a lot of good information out there. Take a breath. You don’t need to read and digest everything right now. Most men with the disease have time to figure things out. Many prostate tumors grow slowly, so you might not need to make decisions right away. Get help from your doctor to figure out what you need to know now and what can wait. You’ll feel calmer, and you’ll make better choices.
Another advice Decide if you want treatment: Yes, “if.” Because prostate tumors often grow slowly or not at all, they might not be harmful enough to need treatment. Some men decide — with their doctors — that “watchful waiting” for symptoms, and “active surveillance,” keeping close track of the cancer with tests, biopsies, and regular doctor’s visits, are better options than surgery, chemo, or radiation. Research has shown that these can be safe options for many men. If the tumor starts to grow or if you’re not comfortable with “doing nothing,” talk with your doctor about moving forward with treatment.
Also, Start thinking about side effects: As prostate cancer treatments fight your disease, they can also cause other problems, like losing control of your bladder or trouble getting erections. Not all men will have these side effects, but you should talk about them with your doctor before you decide if and how you’ll treat your disease. The risks may steer you toward one treatment over another.
Another advise is to Pick the right doctor: Prostate cancer treatment is complicated. You need to have a health care team you trust and with whom you can build a long relationship. You will need to see a doctor who specializes in cancer or in urology or both. Here are some tips on how to choose the right one:
The advice is Find a doctor who has a lot of experience with prostate cancer. Usually, it will be a urologist.
Try to talk with any doctors you are considering, either in person or on the phone. You’ll get a better idea if they’re the right fit for you.
Also, talk about it: Whether or not it’s true, men are known to keep their feelings inside. But if you’ve just learned you have prostate cancer, you may find it helps to talk about it. Some people find it easier to be open with someone they don’t know well. If that sounds like you, try talking to volunteer or professional counselors and other cancer survivors. When you feel ready to talk to your partner or family members, either now or later, keep these things in mind:
And then, Don’t expect things to stay the same. There will probably be changes in your close relationships as you adjust to living with cancer.
Make sure you give the other person a chance to express feelings.
Be direct about what kind of support you need and ask what they might need. This also might change over time.
Talk about things other than your disease. The interests you share and things you both enjoy can give you a break from stress and bring you closer together.
According to experts, Prostate cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in men globally, with just under an estimated 1.5 million new cases and nearly 400,000 related deaths in 2022. While survival rates in high-resource settings have been improving, significant disparities remain between socioeconomic groups, including within countries.
Furthermore, incidence rates are rising across the globe.
From the moment of a suspected symptom or diagnosis, many men experience fear, confusion, and stigma that can delay access to care. During and after treatment, they face complex side effects and limited follow-up support. These ongoing challenges – from awareness and prevention to supportive and survivorship care – underscore the need for coordinated, people-centred care that supports men throughout their journey.
