September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness month, and VitalCare Family Practice would like to encourage you to prioritize prostate health. The focus during Prostate Cancer Awareness month is education and prevention. Urologists recommend that men discuss prostate cancer with their doctors and get tested. Cancer screenings look for cancer before it causes symptoms. Like any cancer, early detection can be life-saving.
Doctors recommend men get a prostate exam beginning at age 50, but if there’s a family history of cancer, they recommend getting tested at age 40.
During National Prostate Awareness Month, Healthline Networks empowers men to learn the steps they can take to protect their prostate:
- Diet – research suggests the following foods should be included in your diet to reduce your risk factors.
- Tomatoes
- Watermelon
- Antioxidant known as Lycopene
- Green Vegetables
- Omega 3 fatty acids, including fish and fish oil
- Soybean – tofu, chickpeas, lentils
- Replace animal fats with healthy plant-based fats
- Stop Smoking
- Exercise regularly to reduce fat in the middle of the body
- Talk to your doctor about prostate screenings and inform your doctor of any changes in urination or discomfort in your pelvic area.
Join us in recognizing National Prostate Awareness Month by taking these steps today! Make your prostate health a priority. And don’t forget to spread the word to your family and friends.
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