I'm a disabled retired fireman age 48. I only weigh 20 pounds more then I did in High School. I smoke half a pack of smokes a day and have 4 glasses of wine a week. I'm very arthritic, nothing a little herbal medication wont help (beats the hell out of 4 7.5 Vicodins a day). So hears the problem, my wife is allways after me to get a checkup once a year. I think thats cool but I dont like Dr. fatfinger having his way with me. Should I tell her to chill or submit to the sadist Doctor?

At 48?  Yes.  

Now I don't know this for sure - but I thought they were working on way to circumvent the whole Doctor Jelly Finger thing with some other test.

You know who would know?  Your Doctor.

Thanks, I will be thinking about your advice while my eyes are bugging out.

[Starskey & Hutch] Do it...do it...do it...do it...[/S&H]

No need for the cold finger anymore.  They can do a blood test called PSA.  I think there is another blood test, but I don't know the name.