Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men, with a diagnosis in 1 in 8 men throughout their lives. Given this situation, early detection and raising awareness about this disease are key to saving lives.
September is a valuable opportunity to initiate conversations about male health. Within the framework of the “awareness month on prostate cancer”, the Men’s Health Network (MHN) organization joins the fight by presenting a tool kit with resources that can be used to generate awareness, support their community and encourage men to take the reins of their health.
What is prostate cancer?
The prostate is a gland the size of a nut that contributes to the liquid that transports sperm. Prostate cancer is a group of cells that grow abnormally.
Prostate cancer can grow differently: some grow and spread rapidly, while others do it slowly.
What are the symptoms of prostate cancer?
Early stage prostate cancer generally has no symptoms, but see your doctor if you present any of the following symptoms:
– Persistent hip or back pain.
– Difficulty urinating.
– Pain or burning when urinating.
– Blood in the urine.
Faced with this, the MHN has the mission of recovering empathy and supporting men and children in their health and well -being. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in American men, after skin cancer.
According to recent estimates of the American cancer society for prostate cancer in the United States in 2025, there are approximately 313,780 new cases of this disease and approximately 35,770 deaths from prostate cancer.
It is worth mentioning that the number of prostate cancers diagnosed every year decreased dramatically between 2007 and 2014, coinciding with a lower number of men who undergo detection tests due to changes in detection recommendations. However, since 2014, the incidence rate has increased by 3% per year. Currently, more than 3.1 million men live with a diagnosis of this evil.
In this sense, it is recognized as the month of prostate health (Prostate Health Month) and also as the month of awareness about prostate cancer (Prostate Cancer Awareness Month) and is celebrated with social networks talks, detection tests of this type of cancer and awareness events throughout the country.
In the United States, every year there are resolutions of the Congress, presentations are made in the Congress and the President issues a proclamation that recognizes the “month of awareness about prostate cancer.”
And awareness organizations and local and national professional associations participate in activities designed to raise awareness about the problem and encourage men to speak with their health professional about prostate cancer and early detection that is key to successful treatment.
Other ways to participate to face prostate cancer is:
– Download and Share the Link Digital Tool Kit https://www.prostatehealthguide.com/awareness/prostate-cancer-awareness-month/.
– Organize a fundraising or a health fair
– Become a male health ambassador
– Encourage men to program their checks and detection tests
– Subscribe to the Informative Bulletin of the Male Health Network (MHN)
– Together, foster empathy, raise awareness and support men and their families in our communities.
Men at risk
Men between 55 and 84 are the greatest risk of developing prostate cancer, being the most frequent diagnostic ages between 65 and 74 years. High risk groups include non -Hispanic black men, those with a family history of prostate cancer and those who have been exposed to carcinogenic chemicals.
The disproportionate number of diagnosed black men and who present worse results in their health is extremely worrying. “While prostate cancer affects men of all races and ethnicities, African -American men have approximately 50 % more likely to be diagnosed and at least twice as probabilities to die from this disease,” said Dr. Jean Bonhomme, MD, MPH, founder and president of the National Health Network of the Black Man.
“Late diagnosis, low public awareness and lack of connection with the health system are factors that contribute to this unfortunate result,” the National Black Men’s Health Network representative.
The early detection of prostate cancer through tests such as the specific prostate antigen test (PSA) and rectal touch (DRE) has significantly increased the survival rate and early detection rate, which translates into better results for men and their families.
“The positive side is that there are new methods of urine analysis that help doctors decide whether a prostate biopsy is really necessary,” said Dr. Bonhomme. “In addition, radiotherapy for prostate cancer has improved dramatically in the last ten years, with a much more precise target and less complications.”
The MHN encourages men to consult with a doctor about prostate cancer detection options. Health professionals are optimistic about technological advances that lead to better results for men with this cancer.
Thanks to modern therapies, if detected in time, prostate cancer can be successfully treated in almost 95 % of cases, with a low risk of long -term side effects. For more information visit Meshealthnetwork.org .
