According to Dr. Edward W. Hook, in his interview on the subject of male circumcision and gonorrhea, it is important males be circumcised.  A study was conducted on men in Sub-Sahara Africa, where it was concluded scientifically that men should be circumcised.  Circumcision can lower the risk factor for sexually transmitted infections and HIV/AIDS to the male as well as reducing disease transmission to their female partner.

Men as well as women need to be aware that cancer cells can be found in the foreskin of the penis. Also the foreskin is a contributor of harboring the HPV and Herpes virus. If infections are not treated properly they can spread up the penile shaft and cause more damage to the genital area. Please listen to the entire interview to find out more information.

Dr. Eric Whitaker is Executive Vice President for Strategic Affiliations and Associate Dean or Community-Based Research At The University Of Chicago Medical Center Since October 2007. "Eric E. Whitaker, MD, MPH, a nationally recognized public health authority, expert on minority health issues and, in his own words, 'country doc' for some of the city's poorest communities, has been appointed Executive Vice President for Strategic Affiliations and Associate Dean for Community-Based Research, a new position at the University of Chicago Medical Center, effective October 1, 2007." When I interviewed Dr. Whitaker in 2004 we discussed the new program developed for women with regard to cervical and breast cancer titled "Illinois Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening Program".

Dr. Pete Thomas, Craig Spivey and the co-director of Project Brotherhood, "A Black Mens Clinic", give a detailed interview of what this community health center is about.  The focus group designed a health care program geared toward minority African American men.  The clinic has a medical staff consisting of all male doctors with the exception of one female practioner and they also offer free hair cuts to men for taking part in the programs and services offered.

This information can be utilized around the globe for men suffering with prostate cancer, men who want to understand why circumcision is important in areas such as Mexico, Canada, Venezuela, Columbia, Brazil, Boliva, Chile, Argentian, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Libya, Egypt, Mali, Niger, Chad, Sudan, Ethopia, Nigeria, DR Congo, Kenya, Tanzania, Angola, Nambia, Botswana, South Africa, Madagascar, Australia, Thailand, Sweden, and Japan.