Category: Prostate Cancer
Simple Answers to a Complicated Question: Should You Get Screened for Prostate Cancer?
As we observe Prostate Cancer Awareness Month during September, it’s a good time to discuss three compelling reasons to stop making excuses. Hopefully, these reasons and the following guidance can help us be more comfortable going to the doctor. Let’s take the mystery out of the process! Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentMen, Cancer, and Culture: How Our Culture Can Help Men Lower Their Cancer Risk
In the United States, June is a time when we pause and celebrate men by observing Father’s Day and Men’s Health Week and Month. During June, we also celebrate cultural observances like Native American Day, National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, Immigrant Heritage Month, and Juneteenth—a new federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Because cancer affects men differently based on their race and ethnicity, each of June’s cultural observances offers creative opportunities for us to learn how our cultures affect our experiences with cancer. Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentTalk to Your Doctor About Prostate Cancer and Make Your Own Decision
“I asked many questions,” Lorenzo said. “For example, I asked what were the chances of reoccurrence. I also asked about aftereffects and recovery time. My main concern was survival, of course. I also asked about the effects on my quality of life following which ever option I chose.” Read More >
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Talk to Someone About Prostate Cancer is a virtual human simulation that helps men get a better understanding of prostate health, risks for prostate cancer, prostate cancer screening options, and treatment options if prostate cancer is found. Nathan provides an interactive conversation guided by questions about prostate cancer that you choose. Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentMen, It’s Time for Real Talk about Prostate Health
“Should men get screened for prostate cancer? Each man must decide for himself. That’s why it’s important to talk about screening (testing) with our doctor. While we may be a bit anxious about this conversation, we have to remember that there’s a great deal at stake—our families, our lifestyle, and quality of life.” Read More >
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