Men's Health Focus: Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Prostate cancer will affect 1 in 8 men, according to the American Cancer Society. Our Team is Here for You. We are ready to help. Whether you’ve been newly diagnosed with cancer or are concerned about a symptom you’re experiencing, our Team is here to help guide you through the process. Our Physicians, Nurses, and our Care Teams offer comprehensive care for you. Our Providers also specialize in preventive health to help you avoid illness and detect problems even before you notice any symptoms – helping you stay healthy.
Establishing care with a Family Medicine Provider is your first step in prioritizing your health. Mahaska Health Family Medicine Providers have advanced training for all of your healthcare needs. Our Physicians, Surgeons, Nurses, and our Care Teams are here to help you every step of the way – don’t delay your care, call us today at 641.672.3360.
Our Team is dedicated to helping you be at your very best all year round. Our Physicians, Nurses, and our Care Teams offer comprehensive care for you and specialize in preventive health to help you avoid illness and detect problems even before you notice any symptoms – helping you stay healthy. Doing your best to maintain a healthy lifestyle, exercising regularly, eating right, and making preventive health a priority are all things that you can do to improve your health and reduce your risk factors.
Establishing care with a Family Medicine Provider is your first step in prioritizing your health! Mahaska Health Family Medicine Providers have advanced training for all of your healthcare needs, for all ages and all stages of life.
Important risk factors for prostate cancer can include, age, family history, genetic factors, race, and lifestyle factors. Genetic risk factors for prostate cancer can also run in families – be sure to talk with your Primary Care Provider about your family history and risk factors, as well as stay up-to-date on your annual health and wellness physicals. There is always, always hope. Our Team is here for you every step of the way – 641.672.3360.
Genetic risk factors for prostate cancer can also run in families – be sure to talk with your Primary Care Provider about your family history and risk factors, as well as stay up-to-date on your annual health and wellness physicals. Men who have a relative with prostate cancer are twice as likely to develop the disease, while those with 2 or more relatives are nearly 4 times as likely to be diagnosed. The risk is even higher if the affected family members were diagnosed before age 65.
As more research and information becomes available, there is a greater understanding of the genetic underpinnings of cancer. More research is beginning to show that more and more that men may also be at increased risk of prostate cancer if they have a strong family history of other cancers, such as breast cancer, ovarian cancer, colon cancer, or pancreatic cancer. You can read more about the prostate cancer risk factors here: Prostate Cancer: What Are The Risk Factors? (pcf.org)
Important risk factors for prostate cancer can include, age, family history, genetic factors, race, and lifestyle factors. Genetic risk factors for prostate cancer can also run in families – be sure to talk with your Family Medicine Provider about your family history and risk factors, as well as stay up-to-date on your annual health and wellness physicals. There is always, always hope. Our Team is here for you every step of the way – 641.672.3360.
Genetic risk factors for prostate cancer can also run in families – be sure to talk with your Family Medicine Provider about your family history and risk factors, as well as stay up-to-date on your annual health and wellness physicals. Men who have a relative with prostate cancer are twice as likely to develop the disease, while those with 2 or more relatives are nearly 4 times as likely to be diagnosed. The risk is even higher if the affected family members were diagnosed before age 65.
As more research and information becomes available, there is a greater understanding of the genetic underpinnings of cancer. More research is beginning to show that more and more that men may also be at increased risk of prostate cancer if they have a strong family history of other cancers, such as breast cancer, ovarian cancer, colon cancer, or pancreatic cancer. You can read more about the prostate cancer risk factors here: Prostate Cancer: What Are The Risk Factors? (pcf.org)
