September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a time to spread knowledge while also providing support to those affected. It is estimated that about 288,300 men will be newly diagnosed with prostate cancer this year and around 34,700 men will not survive – the most deaths from any cancer in men after lung cancer. When caught early, prostate cancer is highly treatable, which is why the American Urological Association (AUA) and Urology Care Foundation are using September to raise awareness about the disease and encourage men to know their risk and…

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The Prostate Cancer Foundation And Actor Harry Lennix Challenge Americans To “Eat It To Beat It” During Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) challenges Americans to show their support for men affected by prostate cancer by taking a simple challenge to eat 30 healthy foods during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in September. Actor and PCF celebrity ambassador Harry Lennix joins PCF’s “Eat It to Beat It” campaign, a national effort to raise awareness about prostate cancer and show that making healthy lifestyle choices can have a meaningful impact in potentially reducing risk and improving outcomes. “It’s so important that men and their families understand the link between lifestyle…

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Gearing Up for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer for men, both in the United States and worldwide. In 2019, nearly 175,000 US men will be told they have prostate cancer – that is one new case every 3 minutes. Globally, the number increases to one new case every 41 seconds. Early detection is key to living prostate cancer free, which is why the American Urological Association (AUA) and Urology Care Foundation are gearing up for September – Prostate Cancer Awareness month – to raise awareness about the disease and encourage…

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The Prostate Cancer Foundation Launches PSA Starring Actor Dax Shepard And First-Ever PCF Pushup Challenge As Part Of Its ‘Do Blue’ Campaign To Kick-off Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Prostate Cancer Foundation’s (PCF) efforts of advancing prostate cancer research. In honor of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month this September, the PCF is making it the Prostate Cancer ACTION month to create awareness, spark conversations and raise funds to help accelerate much needed research.  For the first time in American history, a record number of landmarks across the U.S. will light up blue in support of men battling the disease, and the PCF will be premiering a new public service announcement (PSA) starring…

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