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SUMMARY:Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:“Stay Strong\, Stay Informed – Prostate Health Matters for Saskatchewan Men”\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Did you know: \n\n Prostate cancer is the #1 most prevalent cancer in Canadian men; about 1 in 8 will be diagnosed in their lifetime. The majority of cases are in men over the age of 50.\nSaskatchewan has one of the highest incidences of prostate cancer in Canada.\nEarly detection is key – almost all prostate cancer is treatable.\n\nThis month especially\, we encourage all Saskatchewan men to: \n\nKnow your risk factors\, such as family medical history.\nBe sure to get tested regularly.\n\n  \nIf you are living with or beyond prostate cancer\, Prostate Cancer Support groups in Regina and Saskatoon has peer support and other resources to assist you on your journey. You can access a number of supports and resources at saskprostate.ca \nIf you want to support enhanced care for prostate cancer patients in Saskatchewan\, please give generously to the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				You are not alone. \n  \nBelow are stories of Saskatchewan men and their families\, living with and beyond prostate cancer. \nHear Mark Turcotte’s story:\n  \n \n  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Hear Kelvin Jones’ story:\n \n  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Hear how prostate cancer has impacted the Kanhai family:\n \n  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Hear Ernie Pihlstrom’s story:\n  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Hear Peter Braun’s story:\n  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				You can spread awareness this September:\n\nLight Up in Blue – decorate your home or business in blue\, to show your solidarity with men facing a prostate cancer diagnosis\nSpread the Word – amplify the message\, share facts and survivor stories\, and join the conversation. Follow the hashtags #StrongerTogether #Saskatchewan #ProstateCancerSupport #CancerFoundationSask on your social media accounts\nEncourage Testing – Encourage the men in your life to speak with their family doctor about getting tested for prostate cancer\, emphasizing the importance of early detection.\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				FollowFollowFollow
URL:https://www.cancerfoundationsask.ca/events/prostate-cancer-awareness-month/
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