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'''National Prostate Health Month''' (NPHM), also known as '''National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month''', is observed every September in North America by health experts, health advocates, and individuals concerned with men’s [[prostate]] health and [[prostate cancer]]. Designating a month for the issue serves the purpose of:
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'''National Prostate Health Month''' (NPHM), also known as '''National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month''', is observed every September in North America by health experts, health advocates, and individuals concerned with men's [[prostate]] health and [[prostate cancer]]. Designating a month for the issue serves the purpose of:
* Increasing public awareness of the importance of prostate health and prostate cancer awareness
* Increasing public awareness of the importance of prostate health and prostate cancer awareness
* Providing easily accessible prostate health screenings and [[Prostate cancer screening|prostate cancer screenings]]
* Providing easily accessible prostate health screenings and [[prostate cancer screening]]s
* Educating about risk factors and symptoms of prostate health and prostate cancer
* Educating about risk factors and symptoms of prostate health and prostate cancer
* Advocating for further research on prostate health issues and prostate cancer
* Advocating for further research on prostate health issues and prostate cancer


==Origins==
==Origins==
September was first designated [http://www.prostatehealthguide.com/awareness/prostate-health-month/ National Prostate Health Month] by the American Foundation for Urological Disease (AFUD) in 1999. AFUD is now known as the Urology Care Foundation. Originally the aims of observing NPHM were more proscribed, concentrating on making the public better informed about prostate health issues
September was first designated National Prostate Health Month by the American Foundation for Urological Disease (AFUD) in 1999. AFUD is now known as the Urology Care Foundation. Originally the aims of observing NPHM were more proscribed, concentrating on making the public better informed about prostate health issues


In 2001, Senate Resolution 138 sponsored by Sen. [[Conrad Burns]] (R-MT) endorsed the week and affirmed that Prostate Health Month would be observed annually. In a 2003 presidential proclamation, President George W. Bush voiced his support for the month, but instead of designating the month to be for prostate health in general, specifically named the month “National [[Prostate Cancer]] Awareness Month.”
In 2001, Senate Resolution 138 sponsored by Sen. [[Conrad Burns]] (R-MT) endorsed the week and affirmed that Prostate Health Month would be observed annually. In a 2003 presidential proclamation, President George W. Bush voiced his support for the month, but instead of designating the month to be for prostate health in general, specifically named the month "National [[Prostate Cancer]] Awareness Month".


September 2015 was designated National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month by the [[Presidency of Barack Obama|Obama Administration]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Presidential Proclamation -- National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, 2015|url=https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2015/08/31/presidential-proclamation-national-prostate-cancer-awareness-month-2015/|website=Whitehouse.gov|accessdate=17 October 2015}}</ref>
September 2015 was designated National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month by the [[Presidency of Barack Obama|Obama administration]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Presidential Proclamation -- National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, 2015|url=https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-office/2015/08/31/presidential-proclamation-national-prostate-cancer-awareness-month-2015/|via=[[NARA|National Archives]]|work=[[whitehouse.gov]]|date=31 August 2015|access-date=17 October 2015}}</ref>


==Related observances==
==Related observances==


In 1989, decade before the creation of National Prostate Health Month, the week of September 17 to September 24 was chosen as Prostate Cancer Awareness Week. After the creation of NPHM, September came to incorporate observances of other related health weeks. [[Prostatitis]] Awareness Week is observed from September 10 to September 16 and [[Benign prostatic hypertrophy|Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy]] (BPH) Awareness Week is observed from September 24 to September 30. However, not all men’s health issues are commemorated in September. [[Testicular Cancer]] Awareness Week, for example, is celebrated during the week of April 1 to April 7.
In 1989, a decade before the creation of National Prostate Health Month, the week of September 17 to September 24 was chosen as Prostate Cancer Awareness Week. After the creation of NPHM, September came to incorporate observances of other related health weeks. [[Prostatitis]] Awareness Week is observed from September 10 to September 16 and [[Benign prostatic hyperplasia]] (BPH) Awareness Week is observed from September 24 to September 30. However, not all men's health issues are commemorated in September. [[Testicular Cancer]] Awareness Week, for example, is celebrated during the week of April 1 to April 7.

* 9/10 – 9/16: Prostatitis Week
* 9/10 – 9/16: Prostatitis Week
* 9/17 – 9/24: Prostate Cancer Week
* 9/17 – 9/24: Prostate Cancer Week
* 9/24 – 9/30: Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH) Week
* 9/24 – 9/30: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Week
* 4/1 – 4/7: Testicular Cancer Awareness Week
* 4/1 – 4/7: Testicular Cancer Awareness Week


==Events==
==Events==


[[Oncology]] funds, health systems, medical centers and NGOs, such as [[Men’s Health Network]], are just a few of the US organizations that sponsor events during National Prostate Health Month. Free screenings for prostate-related diseases are offered at hospitals, health centers, and the workplace. Physicians are sent information on how NPHW can be used as a way to remind their patients about prostate health. The Prostate Cancer Education Council uses the popularity of sports to spread awareness of prostate health effects and resources. For example, NFL teams dedicate home games to prostate cancer awareness, and golf tournaments and 5k races distribute informational material to audiences and participants in exchange for the incentive of prizes.
[[Oncology]] funds, health systems, medical centers, and NGOs, such as [[Men's Health Network]], are just a few of the US organizations that sponsor events during National Prostate Health Month. Free screenings for prostate-related diseases are offered at hospitals, health centers, and the workplace. Physicians are sent information on how NPHW can be used as a way to remind their patients about prostate health. The Prostate Cancer Education Council uses the popularity of sports to spread awareness of prostate health effects and resources. For example, NFL teams dedicate home games to prostate cancer awareness, and golf tournaments and 5k races distribute informational material to audiences and participants in exchange for the incentive of prizes.


==References==
Men's Health Network maintains the Prostate Health Month website at http://www.prostatehealthmonth.com and the Prostate Cancer Awareness Month website at http://prostatecancerawarenessmonth.com which lists links to organizations that are actively promoting events and prostate cancer education during that month.
{{Reflist}}
* [http://www.PCaAware.org PCaAware | National Prostate Cancer Awareness Foundation]

==Sources==
* {{cite web|title=Prostate Cancer Awareness Month|url=http://www.prostatehealthguide.com/awareness/prostate-cancer-awareness-month/|website=www.prostatehealthguide.com|date=20 August 2015|access-date=17 October 2015}}
* {{cite web|title=Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is about Being Aware and Informed|url=http://www.pcf.org/site/c.leJRIROrEpH/b.8781439/k.6DAD/Prostate_Cancer_Awareness_Month_is_about_Being_Aware_and_Informed.htm|access-date=17 October 2015}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.PCaAware.org]
* [http://www.UrologyHealth.org Urology Care Foundation]
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* [http://www.prostatehealthguide.com/awareness/prostate-cancer-awareness-month/ Prostate Cancer Awareness Month]
*[http://www.UrologyHealth.org Urology Care Foundation]
*[http://www.prostatehealthmonth.com Prostate Health Month]
* [http://www.menshealthnetwork.org/ Men's Health Network]
*[http://prostatecancerawarenessmonth.com Prostate Cancer Awareness Month]
* [http://www.prostatehealthguide.com/ Prostate Health Guide]
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*[http://www.pcaw.com/ Prostate Cancer Education Council]
*[http://www.menshealthnetwork.org/ Men's Health Network]
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*[http://www.prostatehealthguide.com/ Prostate Health Guide]


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Latest revision as of 03:04, 14 November 2024

A light blue ribbon is the symbol for prostate cancer

National Prostate Health Month (NPHM), also known as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, is observed every September in North America by health experts, health advocates, and individuals concerned with men's prostate health and prostate cancer. Designating a month for the issue serves the purpose of:

  • Increasing public awareness of the importance of prostate health and prostate cancer awareness
  • Providing easily accessible prostate health screenings and prostate cancer screenings
  • Educating about risk factors and symptoms of prostate health and prostate cancer
  • Advocating for further research on prostate health issues and prostate cancer

Origins

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September was first designated National Prostate Health Month by the American Foundation for Urological Disease (AFUD) in 1999. AFUD is now known as the Urology Care Foundation. Originally the aims of observing NPHM were more proscribed, concentrating on making the public better informed about prostate health issues

In 2001, Senate Resolution 138 sponsored by Sen. Conrad Burns (R-MT) endorsed the week and affirmed that Prostate Health Month would be observed annually. In a 2003 presidential proclamation, President George W. Bush voiced his support for the month, but instead of designating the month to be for prostate health in general, specifically named the month "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

September 2015 was designated National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month by the Obama administration.[1]

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In 1989, a decade before the creation of National Prostate Health Month, the week of September 17 to September 24 was chosen as Prostate Cancer Awareness Week. After the creation of NPHM, September came to incorporate observances of other related health weeks. Prostatitis Awareness Week is observed from September 10 to September 16 and Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) Awareness Week is observed from September 24 to September 30. However, not all men's health issues are commemorated in September. Testicular Cancer Awareness Week, for example, is celebrated during the week of April 1 to April 7.

  • 9/10 – 9/16: Prostatitis Week
  • 9/17 – 9/24: Prostate Cancer Week
  • 9/24 – 9/30: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Week
  • 4/1 – 4/7: Testicular Cancer Awareness Week

Events

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Oncology funds, health systems, medical centers, and NGOs, such as Men's Health Network, are just a few of the US organizations that sponsor events during National Prostate Health Month. Free screenings for prostate-related diseases are offered at hospitals, health centers, and the workplace. Physicians are sent information on how NPHW can be used as a way to remind their patients about prostate health. The Prostate Cancer Education Council uses the popularity of sports to spread awareness of prostate health effects and resources. For example, NFL teams dedicate home games to prostate cancer awareness, and golf tournaments and 5k races distribute informational material to audiences and participants in exchange for the incentive of prizes.

References

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  1. ^ "Presidential Proclamation -- National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, 2015". whitehouse.gov. 31 August 2015. Retrieved 17 October 2015 – via National Archives.

Sources

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