According to the National Cancer Institute, there were nearly 2.8 million cases of prostate cancer in the United States from 2008 to 2012 with the highest incidence occurring in African American men at 215 cases per 100,000 men, followed by Caucasian men at 130 cases per 100,000 men.

HERE AT THE BLUE LADIES WE AIM TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER WOMEN
ON PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS

What is the prostate and what does it do?

The prostate is a gland within the male reproductive system. This gland has many functions in male fertility.

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Activities for prostate health.

Nutrition and exercise are important attributes towards prostate cancer prevention. Making good food choices and staying active can make all the difference in health.

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What is prostate cancer screening?

Men age 50 and older and African American men age 40 and older should consider talking with their healthcare provider.

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What is prostate cancer?

Prostate cancer is a disease that develops in the prostate gland. It can be slow growing with minimal affects or fast growing and fatal.

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When to see a healthcare provider?

Signs and symptoms for prostate cancer can vary. Knowing the most common ones can be beneficial towards getting early screening and treatment.

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Helpful Hints for Discussions

Learning how to have caring discussions is important to communicate successfully. The use of motivational Interviewing could be a benefit to conversations on prostate cancer awareness.

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Learn about Prostate Cancer Awareness Today

Take the opportunity to learn about prostate health, prostate screening, and prostate cancer to be empowered to have caring discussions with the men you care for most.

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