” Men are about 40% more likely than women to die of cancer. Every year, around 80,000 men in the UK die from cancer, including lung, prostate and bowel cancer.
But thousands of male cancer deaths could be prevented through healthier lifestyle decisions and early detection.
Blue September is the UK’s first national campaign to increase men’s awareness of all cancers that can affect them. ”
… continue reading Blue September: face up to male cancers, NHS Choices, Livewell, men4060, 07/09/2014.
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Erik
many thanks Erik
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good post from DES Daughter Network.. My brother-in-law recently passed after a ten year battle with prostrate cancer. Thanks for helping to raise awareness.
Susan
thank you Susan
Good post . My brother-in-law recently passed after a ten year battle with prostrate cancer. Thanks for helping to raise awareness. is there anything like this in the US?
We’re sorry to hear of your sad loss – Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is also observed every September in the United States by health experts, health advocates, and individuals concerned with men’s prostate health. Check out Barack Obama proclamation