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10/16/2024

My Birthday Wish

Today, as I celebrate my 69th birthday, I am filled with gratitude and reflection. Back in April 2023, I was confronted with a life-changing diagnosis: stage 3 prostate cancer, with a PSA of 27 and a Gleason score of 4+3. Faced with this challenge, I made a commitment to learn as much as I could about this disease, which disproportionately affects African American men.

In my quest for knowledge, I sought a second opinion at the renowned Memorial Sloan Kettering Prostate Center in New York. This decision was pivotal, leading me to receive exceptional care, including HD Brachytherapy with SBRT/Proton radiation therapy(New York Proton Center) followed by six months of ADT. I am incredibly grateful for the outstanding medical team that guided me through this journey, and today, as I celebrate another birthday, I am filled with appreciation for the opportunity to continue living.

I am thrilled to share that I have achieved a PSA of 0.05, nine months post-treatment. This milestone is not just a personal victory; it underscores the importance of early detection and proactive health management. It is a testament to the dedication I have toward advocating for Black men’s health.

As the founder of Know Your Numbers DC, an initiative aimed at encouraging early testing for prostate cancer and other diseases affecting African American men, I am committed to promoting awareness and education in our community. I believe that by becoming informed partners in our healthcare, we can change the narrative around men’s health.

On this special day, I kindly ask for your support. If you feel moved to honor my birthday or anyone in your family affected by this disease, please consider making a donation to KYNDC.com.

Your contribution will help us continue our mission to empower Black men across the city to take charge of their health.

Thank you all for your prayers, support, and love. Here’s to life, health, and making a difference together!

Cheers!

Lamont Mitchell
KYNDC.com

Discover optimal well-being with Know Your Numbers DC in Washington. Specializing in men's health, we offer health information, free disease testing, and empowering seminars. Contact us today!

07/23/2024

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Meet Lamont Mitchell who was diagnosed with prostate cancer after routine bloodwork and treated at the New York Proton Center with proton therapy.

06/11/2024

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5 Foods to Slow Down the Effects of Aging

As you age, the foods you eat can immensely affect your fitness, appearance, quality of life, and disease risk. The body relies on a variety of nutrients to support the natural aging process and some are essential for slowing down signs of aging and promoting healthful, youthful-looking skin.

Following are five power foods that can help slow down the signs of aging.
Extra virgin olive oil is known for its healthful fats and antioxidants which reduce inflammation and oxidative damage. Its monounsaturated fats can help combat skin aging by reducing inflammation.
Fatty fish, rich in omega-3 fats and antioxidants, supports heart health and skin aging by promoting collagen synthesis and improving skin elasticity.
Green tea, packed with antioxidants like EGCG and catechins, fights free radicals and reduces the risk of heart disease, neurological decline, and premature aging. Its polyphenols also protect the skin from environmental damage.
Vegetables, abundant in antioxidants like carotenoids and vitamin C, reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer while shielding the skin from UV damage and promoting collagen production.
Pomegranates, rich in antioxidants and nutrients like potassium, vitamins A and K, support healthy skin aging by protecting against UV radiation damage and hyperpigmentation.
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05/11/2024

Knowing your FICO SCORE IS GOOD BUT KNOWING YOUR A1C and PSA IS BETTER!!

04/24/2024

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04/23/2024

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April is National Minority Health Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minority communities and...

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04/14/2024

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Discover optimal well-being with Know Your Numbers DC in Washington. Specializing in men's health, we offer health information, free disease testing, and empowering seminars. Contact us today!