September is Prostate Cancer Awareness and Education Month 2021

Soon I will be asking Elected Officials across Ohio for their support for Prostate Cancer Awareness and Education in September. I share my story with them and also the Whereas statements. By doing this it is easier for them to prepare the documents. Many times we have been asked to attend the Council meetings for a reading and presentation of the Proclamation. It is always an honor to do so! Usually, the Mayor will read the Proclamation, and sometimes a Council member who has been impacted by prostate cancer. After the reading of the Proclamation. There has been someone share their personal story as well. Also if time allows we are able to say a few words. Having the Proclamations read supported by the Elected Officials shows the residents of the City, Village, and Townships that someone cares.               

                     September is Prostate Cancer Awareness and Education Month

Whereas, this year approximately 248,530 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in the United States alone every year and roughly 34,130 will die this year from the disease; and

Whereas, in Ohio, an estimated 9,010 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed and an estimated 2,000 deaths will occur; and

Whereas, In 2021, a man will die from prostate cancer every 15 minutes. A man will be diagnosed every 2 minutes. And 1 in 8 men will develop prostate cancer; and 

Whereas, Men with relatives – father, brother, son – with a history of prostate cancer are twice as likely to develop the disease; and

Whereas, Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, behind only lung cancer; and

Whereas, Men who served in the military who have been exposed to chemicals and herbicides are at a higher risk for developing prostate cancer; and

Whereas, Education regarding prostate cancer and early detection strategies is critical to saving lives, preserving, and protecting our families. 

Whereas, The economic and social hardship it has on the families is huge; Prostate cancer is estimated to cost over $8 billion in direct medical expenditures: and

Whereas, Nearly 3.1 million men in the U.S. are living with a prostate cancer diagnosis; that number is estimated to climb to 4 million by 2024 as men in the baby boomer generation age; and

Whereas, all men are at risk for prostate cancer and we encourage the citizens of (City) to increase the importance of prostate screenings.