06/11/2025
🩵 NOVEMBER IS MEN’S HEALTH MONTH 🩵
PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS
“Early Detection Saves Lives!”
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👨⚕️ What Is Prostate Cancer?
A cancer that affects the prostate — a small gland in men that produces seminal fluid. It’s one of the most common cancers in men, but highly curable when detected early!
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🚨 Know the Warning Signs:
• Difficulty passing urine
• Weak urine flow
• Blood in urine or semen
• Pain in the lower back or hips
• Frequent urination, especially at night
(Sometimes there are no symptoms at all — that’s why screening is key!)
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🧬 Who Is at Risk?
• Men aged 50 years and above
• African and Caribbean men (start screening from 40–45 years)
• Family history of prostate cancer
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🩺 Get Checked, Stay Safe:
Ask your doctor about:
✅ PSA blood test
✅ Digital re**al exam (DRE)
Screening is simple, fast, and could save your life!
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💪 Take Charge of Your Health:
Eat healthy | Stay active | Limit red meat | Stop smoking | Get regular checkups
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💙 Don’t wait. Get screened today. Do it for YOU, your FAMILY, your FUTURE.
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ACCRA NEWTOWN ISLAMIC HOSPITAL.