Know Your Stats About Prostate Cancer
Name:
Know Your Stats About Prostate Cancer
Date:
December 6, 2012
Time:
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM EST
Website:
http://gmc-rsvp.org
Event Description:
According to the American Cancer Society, one in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancerous death in men after lung cancer. If you are a man between the ages 50 and 74 or have a family history of the disease, join Gwinnett Medical Center for a FREE educational breakfast to learn the facts so that you can make an informed decision and begin discussions with your doctor.
The program will feature a prostate health presentation by Ronald Anglade, MD, a Gwinnett Medical Center affiliated and board-certified urologist. The program will cover the following topics:
The program will feature a prostate health presentation by Ronald Anglade, MD, a Gwinnett Medical Center affiliated and board-certified urologist. The program will cover the following topics:
- What is the prostate?
- What is prostate cancer?
- How common is it?
- Risks & symptoms
- Who should be screened, and why?
- Diagnosis & treatment options