In the impoverished communities of the Mississippi Delta, where prostate cancer death rates are more than 28 men per 100,000, residents were leery about the concept of research. Delta residents were deeply concerned about exploitation and feared that participating in cancer research would make them guinea pigs. So Freddie White-Johnson created a community cancer outreach...
Dear Healthy Men: As a wife, daughter, sister, and mother of two boys, I’m surrounded by men. What do I need to know about men’s health? A: I’ve always maintained that men’s health is a women’s issue, since when men are healthier, their partners become healthier too (along with their children and communities). Here are the...Continue reading
February is Cancer Prevention Month, and with that comes the need to express how important it is to visit your doctor and get screened for this disease should you feel ill or are in pain. While most people associate cancer for all the hard realities that come with it: chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, transplants, etc., there’s...Continue reading
You know what they say: New Year equals a new me, right? Well, despite the overwhelming feeling of relief by many that our calendars have flipped from 2020 to 2021, it is absolutely vital to both men and women to make a plan to stay on top of their health. Some could read that last...
When Al Roker, the 66-year-old weatherman on the TODAY show, announced his prostate cancer diagnosis earlier this month, he did so expressly to highlight the fact that 1 in 7 African American men, and 1 in 9 men overall, will also be diagnosed with prostate cancer. Roker underwent successful surgery the week after his announcement...
If you have questions about prostate health, screening or options for prostate cancer treatment, just ask Nathan. Created through a collaboration between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), health simulation company Kognito, and the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD), Nathan is an interactive human simulation that walks people through a conversation...Continue reading
Men’s Health Network has been involved in prostate cancer awareness and treatment education for over 25 years. MHN is gratified that President Trump has also recognized the importance of this awareness month. President Donald J. Trump announced his support for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in a statement on Sept. 1. “Prostate cancer is the most...Continue reading
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness month, and Men’s Health Network wants to help your organization observe it with a variety of stickers, pins, posters and more. Posters and brochures are also available at GetItChecked.com. One in nine American men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetimes. Among African American men, the number is one in...Continue reading
For the past few months, the COVID-19 pandemic has dominated the news cycle—especially coverage of health. But as big an issue as COVID is, it’s not the only disease we have to worry about. Heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are still significant causes of disability and death and will continue to be long after the...Continue reading
If you or a family member has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, finances should not have to become your first priority. Sadly, many families find that they are unable to make ends meet after a prostate cancer diagnosis. If your prostate cancer is severe enough to keep you from working, you could be eligible for...Continue reading