Tag: “Know the Numbers”

Prostate Cancer Foundation Ambassadors Harry Lennix, Chris Tucker, Randy Jackson, Rev. Rosey Grier, Brian Custer and Others Join Together to Raise Awareness About Prostate Cancer During National Minority Health Month

Stuart Mitchell

The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) has announced the kick-off of its new national “Know the Numbers” campaign to raise awareness about how prostate cancer disproportionately affects African American men, who are 76 percent more likely to be diagnosed than men of other ethnicities, 2.2 times more likely to die of the disease and are 23% more likely to present with advanced/metastatic disease.  The campaign, themed “Know the Numbers,” encourages men and their families to understand their risks and to take proactive measures to protect their health. “I am honored to…

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Chris Tucker Partners With The Prostate Cancer Foundation to “Know the Numbers”

Stuart Mitchell

The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) announced today that actor, comedian and humanitarian Chris Tucker (Rush Hour) will join its National Minority Health Month initiative as a spokesperson to raise awareness about the significant disparities that exist between men of African descent and other ethnicities as well as raise awareness about risk factors associated with the disease.  The PCF, along with Tucker, is encouraging men to “Know the Numbers” by visiting pcf.org/knowthenumbers to view and download a series of important stats and vital information every man of African descent should know.…

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