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ZERO Prostate Cancer Applauds Introduction of the State of Men's Health Act in the Senate

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ZERO PROSTATE CANCER APPLAUDS INTRODUCTION OF THE STATE OF MEN'S HEALTH ACT IN THE SENATE

ZERO Prostate Cancer is proud to support the State of Men's Health Act, landmark legislation introduced in the Senate by Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.). The bill addresses a critical gap in the nation's public health infrastructure by establishing a dedicated Office of Men's Health within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Men in America face serious, often overlooked health disparities. Prostate cancer affects one in eight men over their lifetime, with even higher rates among African American men, yet coordinated federal action on men's health remains lacking. Without targeted public awareness campaigns, preventive care programs, and federal oversight, men continue to be underserved. Healthy men are a critical part of healthy families, and the nation's well-being depends on closing this gap.

"Every day without coordinated federal action on men's health is a day we lose men to prostate cancer, a disease that is highly treatable when caught early, and other preventable conditions," said Courtney Bugler, President and CEO of ZERO Prostate Cancer. "The State of Men's Health Act changes that. By establishing a dedicated Office of Men's Health, we finally have a pathway to close the gaps in our health system that have cost too many men their lives. ZERO is proud to stand behind this legislation and will fight to see it across the finish line."

The bill advances men's health through two key mechanisms:

  1. A GAO Study — A comprehensive Government Accountability Office review will identify health disparities affecting men and evaluate existing federal programs.
  2. A New Office of Men's Health — This office will coordinate efforts across federal agencies, focusing on prostate and colorectal cancer and diabetes.

ZERO Prostate Cancer commends Sen. Gallego for his leadership on this vital issue and urges all members of the Senate to co-sponsor the State of Men's Health Act and advance it without delay. Men's health has waited long enough.


About ZERO Prostate Cancer

ZERO Prostate Cancer (ZERO) is on a mission to improve and save lives from prostate cancer through advocacy, education, awareness, and support. Formerly known as the National Prostate Cancer Coalition, ZERO was founded in 1996 to stand up for people impacted by prostate cancer. Today, ZERO serves as the nation's leading prostate cancer organization, advancing a future where prostate cancer detection is early, support is unwavering, and care is accessible to all. For over 30 years, ZERO has led the way in prostate cancer advocacy, screenings, and partnerships, successfully unlocking funding toward breakthrough discoveries, treatments, and lifesaving access to care.  

As the nation’s #1 provider of prostate cancer resources, programs, and services, ZERO has supported millions of people at-risk or diagnosed, and their families. As the voice of the prostate cancer community, ZERO's urgent focus on breaking barriers to survival—by closing gaps in diagnosis, treatment, and care—brings critical attention to those most likely to be impacted by this disease.  Learn more at ZEROcancer.org

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