
09/24/2024
ProPep Surgical reminders you that September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month!
It's a good time to start the discussion about getting screened (or screened again). According to the American Cancer Society, the discussion about screening should take place at:
Age 50 for men who are at average risk of prostate cancer and are expected to live at least 10 more years
Age 45 for men at high risk of developing prostate cancer. This includes African American men and men who have a first-degree relative (father or brother) diagnosed with prostate cancer at an early age (younger than age 65).
Age 40 for men at even higher risk (those with more than one first-degree relative who had prostate cancer at an early age)
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The American Cancer Society (ACS) recommends that men have a chance to make an informed decision with their health care provider about whether to be screened for prostate cancer.