By: Valerie Ann Dismaya
While June is widely known as a time to honor fathers, it is also observed as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about men’s health.
Prostate cancer, a disease affecting the male reproductive system, commonly occurs in men aged 50 and above.
According to doctors, it can begin without clear symptoms, making it difficult to detect without regular checkups.
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that more than 10,000 Filipino men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year.
This is why early detection and regular screening are so important.
It’s not just about staying healthy for yourself, it’s for your family, too.
Available screening options include digital rectal exams and prostate-specific antigen tests.
Health professionals urge men not to be ashamed of seeking medical advice.
A real man takes care of his health!
That’s how you show love to your family, by making sure you’ll be around for them.
