Webinar gets real about prostate cancer
Seasoned health professionals discuss the experiences of prostate cancer patients
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AT least one in 17 men are at risk of contracting prostate cancer in their lifetime.
It’s the most common cancer among men globally, the number one cancer affecting South African men (National Cancer Registry 2017) and is genetic.
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International and local research also indicates that the risk for aggressive prostate cancer is higher in black African men.
Early diagnosis is the safest option which is why the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) is hosting a comprehensive Prostate Cancer Webinar on Thursday, 18 November from 2pm to 3pm.
Some of the topics that will be discuss include:
– Understanding a family history of cancer;
– Symptoms of prostate cancer;
– Age-appropriate prostate screening;
– Diet and prostate cancer.
CANSA Care Centres also provide Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) blood tests at a cost of R180 to check for the enzyme produced by the glandular tissue of the prostate. This indicates inflammation of the prostate or even cancer.
Patients with medical aid benefits can claim from their medical aids once they have paid for the screening. Testing can also be done via local health clinics and by healthcare practitioners if you present with symptoms.
Webinar details via Zoom:
Date: Thursday, 18 November 2021
Time: 2pm to 3pm
Register: https://epdigital.co.za/event-registrations/