Early Detection, Early Action: The Importance of Prostate Cancer Screenings
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, observed every September, serves as a crucial reminder about the importance of prostate health. It’s a time to spread awareness, offer support to those affected, and emphasize the need for early detection. Prostate cancer remains one of the most common cancers among men, and raising awareness can make a significant difference in outcomes. Understanding Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer begins in the prostate gland, a small organ located below the bladder and in front of the rectum. This gland plays an essential role in male reproductive health, contributing to the production of semen. Like other cancers, prostate cancer occurs when cells in the prostate grow uncontrollably. The American Cancer Society estimates that one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime, with about…