PSA for HIM Act Digital Media Kit Political and health journalists can utilize this digital media kit to report on the PSA Screening for High-risk Insured Men Act, also known as the PSA for HIM Act. This bill is currently on the table in the U.S. Congress and could potentially provide millions of high-risk men with access to no-cost prostate cancer screening tests. Jump To Jump To Patrick Bingham Quotes Patrick Bingham Soundbites Courtney Bugler Quotes Courtney Bugler Soundbites What You Need to Know Facts & Statistics About ZERO More than 120 prostate cancer advocates head to Capitol Hill on Tuesday, February 27, to speak with elected officials about a monumental bipartisan bill called the PSA for HIM Act. This bill is currently on the table in the U.S. Congress and could potentially provide millions of high-risk men with access to no-cost prostate cancer screening tests. This page features quotes from Courtney Bugler, CEO and President of ZERO, and Patrick Bingham, a prostate cancer survivor and army Veteran. Additional features include updated prostate cancer statistics, and more information about the bill and ZERO Prostate Cancer.To connect with prostate cancer advocates and patients heading to Capitol Hill and other PSA for HIM media inquiries, please contact Scott Meeks. Use These Quotes from Prostate Cancer Survivor, Patrick Bingham Patrick Bingham is an educator, a U.S. Army veteran, and a prostate cancer survivor. He's a passionate advocate for state and federal prostate cancer legislation and a leader within the prostate cancer community. The PSA for HIM Act could potentially save millions of lives. It removes the financial burden that so many high-risk men face as a roadblock to getting screened. — Patrick Bingham, Prostate Cancer Survivor African American men and Veterans are at an increased risk for prostate cancer. I fall into both of those categories and so do a lot of others. I was diagnosed in 2005, and I’m here today because of early detection. — Patrick Bingham, Prostate Cancer Survivor Early detection measures, including screening tests, are our best defense against prostate cancer. Too many of those at risk are met with barriers when accessing these preventative options. The PSA for HIM Act is our chance to change that. — Patrick Bingham, Prostate Cancer Survivor Download Soundbites from Patrick Bingham Importance of Early Detection "Had it not been for early detection, I might not be around to talk about it." Importance of Talking to Legislators | Part 1 "We can not understate enough the importance of talking to our legislators." Importance of Talking to Legislators | Part 2 "Talking to our legislative officials and letting them know prostate cancer knows no color, knows no income level—it's a national crisis." Prostate Cancer Stigma "There is a stigma attached because the first thing people think is, "How's it going to affect my life? How's it going to affect my incontinence? How's it going to affect my sexual well-being?"" PSA for HIM Act "The PSA for HIM Act has the opportunity to save millions of lives when you look from the standpoint of at-risk men, specifically the financial burden it places on them." Use These Quotes from ZERO's CEO, Courtney Bugler Courtney Bugler is no stranger to cancer. Her father is a prostate cancer survivor and she is a breast cancer survivor. Understanding that one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, Bugler’s mission is to ensure that men get screened, and if they are diagnosed, ZERO Prostate Cancer is there to help. View Courtney Bugler's Bio High-risk men who undergo PSA screening should not have to cover the costs of coinsurance, co-pays, deductibles, or denied coverage. With new momentum for the PSA for HIM Act, this could be one of the most important years for our cause to make early detection more accessible for those who need it most. — Courtney Bugler, President & CEO, ZERO Prostate Cancer The PSA for HIM Act is a critical step forward in prioritizing the early detection of prostate cancer for those facing the highest risk for the disease. Passing this new legislation will not only provide greater access to prostate cancer screening, it will save lives. — Courtney Bugler, President & CEO, ZERO Prostate Cancer Download Soundbites from Courtney Bugler PSA for HIM Act | Part 1 "High-risk men who undergo a PSA screening should not have to cover the cost of co-insurance, co-pays, deductibles, or denied coverage." PSA for HIM Act | Part 2 "The PSA for HIM Act is a critical step forward in prioritizing the early detection of prostate cancer for those facing the highest risk for this disease." PSA for HIM: What You Need to Know PSA Screenings Eliminate Financial Barriers PSA for HIM: What You Need to Know Timely Detection With nearly 300,000 men expected to be diagnosed with prostate cancer, and more than 35,000 projected deaths from prostate cancer, in the United States in 2024 alone, timely detection through PSA screenings is paramount. PSA Screenings For Those with the Highest Risk The PSA for HIM Act is bipartisan legislation that directs health insurance providers to offer PSA screenings without any cost-sharing requirements for those at highest risk: African-American men, and those with a family history of prostate cancer, including a family history of a genetic alteration known to be associated with increased risk of prostate cancer, such as the BRCA gene, or other cancers associated with increased risk of prostate cancer. Eliminate Financial Barriers Provide Access to Life-Saving Screenings Financial barriers such as copays, deductibles, and coinsurance will be eliminated, ensuring vulnerable populations have one less barrier to life-saving screenings. Download this PDF to learn more. What You Need to Know About Prostate Cancer Learn More Prostate Cancer Statistics Every 2 minutes a man is diagnosed with prostate cancer. 1 in 8 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetimes. Black men are 2X more likely to be diagnosed with and die from prostate cancer than White men. Every 15 minutes, a man dies from prostate cancer. About ZERO Prostate Cancer For more than 25 years, ZERO Prostate Cancer has helped people and families impacted by prostate cancer. ZERO is the primary destination for all impacted by the disease to convene, get support and education, and come together as one united voice to create a better future for the prostate cancer community. View Our Mission & Impact Need more information about prostate cancer? "Am I At Risk?" Quiz "Am I At Risk?" Quiz All men are at risk for prostate cancer, but there are some factors that can increase your risk. Contact Us Contact Us For media inquiries, contact ZERO's Scott Meeks. Digital Media Kit Digital Media Kit Journalists and influencers can utilize this digital media kit to help spread the lifesaving message that early detection saves lives.
Jump To Jump To Patrick Bingham Quotes Patrick Bingham Soundbites Courtney Bugler Quotes Courtney Bugler Soundbites What You Need to Know Facts & Statistics About ZERO
More than 120 prostate cancer advocates head to Capitol Hill on Tuesday, February 27, to speak with elected officials about a monumental bipartisan bill called the PSA for HIM Act. This bill is currently on the table in the U.S. Congress and could potentially provide millions of high-risk men with access to no-cost prostate cancer screening tests. This page features quotes from Courtney Bugler, CEO and President of ZERO, and Patrick Bingham, a prostate cancer survivor and army Veteran. Additional features include updated prostate cancer statistics, and more information about the bill and ZERO Prostate Cancer.To connect with prostate cancer advocates and patients heading to Capitol Hill and other PSA for HIM media inquiries, please contact Scott Meeks.
Use These Quotes from Prostate Cancer Survivor, Patrick Bingham Patrick Bingham is an educator, a U.S. Army veteran, and a prostate cancer survivor. He's a passionate advocate for state and federal prostate cancer legislation and a leader within the prostate cancer community.
The PSA for HIM Act could potentially save millions of lives. It removes the financial burden that so many high-risk men face as a roadblock to getting screened. — Patrick Bingham, Prostate Cancer Survivor
African American men and Veterans are at an increased risk for prostate cancer. I fall into both of those categories and so do a lot of others. I was diagnosed in 2005, and I’m here today because of early detection. — Patrick Bingham, Prostate Cancer Survivor
Early detection measures, including screening tests, are our best defense against prostate cancer. Too many of those at risk are met with barriers when accessing these preventative options. The PSA for HIM Act is our chance to change that. — Patrick Bingham, Prostate Cancer Survivor
Download Soundbites from Patrick Bingham Importance of Early Detection "Had it not been for early detection, I might not be around to talk about it." Importance of Talking to Legislators | Part 1 "We can not understate enough the importance of talking to our legislators." Importance of Talking to Legislators | Part 2 "Talking to our legislative officials and letting them know prostate cancer knows no color, knows no income level—it's a national crisis." Prostate Cancer Stigma "There is a stigma attached because the first thing people think is, "How's it going to affect my life? How's it going to affect my incontinence? How's it going to affect my sexual well-being?"" PSA for HIM Act "The PSA for HIM Act has the opportunity to save millions of lives when you look from the standpoint of at-risk men, specifically the financial burden it places on them."
Use These Quotes from ZERO's CEO, Courtney Bugler Courtney Bugler is no stranger to cancer. Her father is a prostate cancer survivor and she is a breast cancer survivor. Understanding that one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, Bugler’s mission is to ensure that men get screened, and if they are diagnosed, ZERO Prostate Cancer is there to help. View Courtney Bugler's Bio
High-risk men who undergo PSA screening should not have to cover the costs of coinsurance, co-pays, deductibles, or denied coverage. With new momentum for the PSA for HIM Act, this could be one of the most important years for our cause to make early detection more accessible for those who need it most. — Courtney Bugler, President & CEO, ZERO Prostate Cancer
The PSA for HIM Act is a critical step forward in prioritizing the early detection of prostate cancer for those facing the highest risk for the disease. Passing this new legislation will not only provide greater access to prostate cancer screening, it will save lives. — Courtney Bugler, President & CEO, ZERO Prostate Cancer
Download Soundbites from Courtney Bugler PSA for HIM Act | Part 1 "High-risk men who undergo a PSA screening should not have to cover the cost of co-insurance, co-pays, deductibles, or denied coverage." PSA for HIM Act | Part 2 "The PSA for HIM Act is a critical step forward in prioritizing the early detection of prostate cancer for those facing the highest risk for this disease."
PSA for HIM: What You Need to Know PSA Screenings Eliminate Financial Barriers PSA for HIM: What You Need to Know Timely Detection With nearly 300,000 men expected to be diagnosed with prostate cancer, and more than 35,000 projected deaths from prostate cancer, in the United States in 2024 alone, timely detection through PSA screenings is paramount. PSA Screenings For Those with the Highest Risk The PSA for HIM Act is bipartisan legislation that directs health insurance providers to offer PSA screenings without any cost-sharing requirements for those at highest risk: African-American men, and those with a family history of prostate cancer, including a family history of a genetic alteration known to be associated with increased risk of prostate cancer, such as the BRCA gene, or other cancers associated with increased risk of prostate cancer. Eliminate Financial Barriers Provide Access to Life-Saving Screenings Financial barriers such as copays, deductibles, and coinsurance will be eliminated, ensuring vulnerable populations have one less barrier to life-saving screenings. Download this PDF to learn more.
What You Need to Know About Prostate Cancer Learn More Prostate Cancer Statistics Every 2 minutes a man is diagnosed with prostate cancer. 1 in 8 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetimes. Black men are 2X more likely to be diagnosed with and die from prostate cancer than White men. Every 15 minutes, a man dies from prostate cancer.
About ZERO Prostate Cancer For more than 25 years, ZERO Prostate Cancer has helped people and families impacted by prostate cancer. ZERO is the primary destination for all impacted by the disease to convene, get support and education, and come together as one united voice to create a better future for the prostate cancer community. View Our Mission & Impact
Need more information about prostate cancer? "Am I At Risk?" Quiz "Am I At Risk?" Quiz All men are at risk for prostate cancer, but there are some factors that can increase your risk. Contact Us Contact Us For media inquiries, contact ZERO's Scott Meeks. Digital Media Kit Digital Media Kit Journalists and influencers can utilize this digital media kit to help spread the lifesaving message that early detection saves lives.
