National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, September 2008
Per resolutions of the U.S. Senate and President Bush, September is designated as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. This is the time of year for men to discuss with their physicians the need for prostate cancer screenings, which include a prostate specific antigen (PSA) test and a digital rectal exam (DRE). Women can also take part by encouraging the men in their lives to discuss the need prostate cancer screenings with their physicians.
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men. In 2008 a man will get diagnosed with prostate cancer approximately every 3 minutes or 186,320 men per year and 28,660 will die of the disease.
ZERO The Project to End Prostate Cancer has ZERO tolerance for prostate cancer and their goal is to have ZERO prostate cancer deaths. ZERO is marking the month long event by rolling out two new programs: Dash for Dad and Bet Against Prostate Cancer.
You can heck out the Zero website for more information or to find a doctor or cancer center.
In his proclamation President George Bush stated,
“During National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we remember those who lost the battle against prostate cancer, and we pray for their families and friends. We also remember those living with prostate cancer, celebrate the lives of survivors, and thank all the medical professionals who aid in these victories. By continuing our fight against this disease, we will make our Nation a healthier and more hopeful place.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 2008 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. I call upon government officials, businesses, communities, health care professionals, educators, and the people of the United States to reaffirm our Nation’s strong and ongoing commitment to the fight against prostate cancer.”
