Should Boys be Circumcised?

• “Yes”

  

  “Prevention of Genital Cancer”

• “Objection”

  

  “This is no Longer an Issue”
  

  Response

Another Example of the Groucho Marx Syndrome

Edgar J. Schoen, MD

Clinical Professor of Pediatrics

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As with HIV/STIs another example of the Groucho Marx Syndrome- Who are you going to believe NOCIRC or the published scientific evidence? You’ve heard the “counter” from NOCIRC – opinions, anecdotes, theories, arguments and myths. Here are some of the scientific references regarding genital cancer:

1.    Kochen M, McCurdy S. Circumcision and the risk of cancer of the penis: a life-table analysis. Am J Dis Child 134:484-486, 1980.

2.    Leiter E, Lefkovitis AM. Circumcision and penile carcinoma. NY State J Med 75:1520-1522, 1975.

3.    Schoen EJ, Oehrli M, Colby CJ, Machin G. The highly protective effect of newborn circumcision against invasive penile cancer. Pediatrics 105:E36, 2000.

4.    Gajalakshmi CK, Shanta V. Association between cervical and penile cancers in Madras, India. Acta Oncologica 32:617-620, 1993.

5.    Castellsagué X, Bosch FX, Muños N, Meijer CJ, Shah KV, de SanJosé S, Eluf-Neto J, Ngelangel CA, Chichareon S, Smith JS, et al. Male circumcision, penile human papillomavirus infection, and cervical cancer in female partners. N Engl J Med 346:1105-1112, 2002.

6.    Gajalakshmi CK, Shanta V. Association between cervical and penile cancers in Madras, India. Acta Oncologica 32:617-620, 1993.

Check out this evidence then compare with NOCIRC claims and myths.

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"Yes" Edgar J Schoen MD

• Protection Against A Number of Sexually Transmitted Infections
  5
• Prevention of Genital Cancer
  2
• Prevention of Kidney Infections
  2
• Local Foreskin Problems
  2
• Sexual Activity
  4
• Risk and Complications of Circumcision
  2

"Yes" Dr Brian Morris

• Circumcision Should Be Routine; is Akin to a Safe Surgical ‘Vaccine’
  1
• Here are the Main Benefits of Circumcision
  0
• The Risks of Circumcision are Low
  1

"No" NOCIRC

• Is Non-Therapeutic Circumcision Ethical?
  12
• The Pain of Circumcision Impacts Babies (and the Adults They Become)
  6
• Circumcision is Not Minor Surgery
  7
• The Foreskin Has Crucial Functions
  8
• Circumcision Alters Sexual Function
  8
• Circumcision Falsehoods: Don't Be Conned by the Pros
  9

"No" Doctors Opposing Circumcision

• Circumcision of Boys Alters Human Behavior
  8
• Circumcision Destroys Physiological Functions
  6
• The Prophylactic Benefits of Circumcision are Slight to Non-Existent
  6
• The Risks of Circumcision are Severe, Real, and Well Documented
  6
• Doctors Should Not Perform Non-Therapeutic Circumcision of Children
  5
• Circ. of Boys Prevents Implementation of Genital Integrity Policy
  5

Most Objections

• Is Non-Therapeutic Circumcision Ethical?
  12
• The Pain of Circumcision Impacts Babies (and the Adults They Become)
  6
• Circumcision is Not Minor Surgery
  7
• The Foreskin Has Crucial Functions
  8
• Circumcision Alters Sexual Function
  8
• Circumcision Should Be Routine; is Akin to a Safe Surgical ‘Vaccine’
  1
• Here are the Main Benefits of Circumcision
  0
• The Risks of Circumcision are Low
  1
• Protection Against A Number of Sexually Transmitted Infections
  5
• Prevention of Genital Cancer
  2
• Prevention of Kidney Infections
  2
• Local Foreskin Problems
  2
• Sexual Activity
  4
• Risk and Complications of Circumcision
  2

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