1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. Screenings can help catch it early. September 6, 2023 Terrance Gist, a 47-year-old Williamsburg resident, shares his story of early prostate cancer detection through blood screening, underscoring the importance of proactive screening. He opted for robotic surgery to remove his prostate after the diagnosis. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, with initiatives like free screenings by Riverside and Men’s Health Awareness Fair by Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute. Riverside also supports ZERO Prostate Cancer, a research and patient advocacy nonprofit, which is organizing a run/walk event in Virginia Beach on October 14th to raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer. Early screening is vital for improved survival rates, and Riverside is offering PSA tests and digital rectal exams.Read the full article by Daily Press – The Virginia Gazette here. Read More About Prostate Cancer Enjoy our library of additional news articles, our Journey to ZERO blog, and our ZEROHour newsletter. Prostate Cancer News Prostate Cancer News Read the latest prostate cancer insights, research breakthroughs, trending discussions, news coverage, and thought-provoking editorials. ZEROHour ZEROHour Our ZEROHour newsletter features news about prostate cancer, updates on ZERO’s initiatives and activities, and featured stories of those impacted by the disease. Journey to ZERO Journey to ZERO Our Journey to ZERO blog features commentary and discussion about what's happening in the prostate cancer community, stories and inspiration from people impacted by the disease, and insights on news and current events. About ZERO Early Detection Prostate Cancer News Screening & PSA Test Testing & Diagnosis Contributor Alison Johnson, Correspondent Alison Johnson is a correspondent journalist for the Daily Press – The Virginia Gazette. More for you
1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. Screenings can help catch it early. September 6, 2023
Terrance Gist, a 47-year-old Williamsburg resident, shares his story of early prostate cancer detection through blood screening, underscoring the importance of proactive screening. He opted for robotic surgery to remove his prostate after the diagnosis. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, with initiatives like free screenings by Riverside and Men’s Health Awareness Fair by Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute. Riverside also supports ZERO Prostate Cancer, a research and patient advocacy nonprofit, which is organizing a run/walk event in Virginia Beach on October 14th to raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer. Early screening is vital for improved survival rates, and Riverside is offering PSA tests and digital rectal exams.Read the full article by Daily Press – The Virginia Gazette here.
Read More About Prostate Cancer Enjoy our library of additional news articles, our Journey to ZERO blog, and our ZEROHour newsletter. Prostate Cancer News Prostate Cancer News Read the latest prostate cancer insights, research breakthroughs, trending discussions, news coverage, and thought-provoking editorials. ZEROHour ZEROHour Our ZEROHour newsletter features news about prostate cancer, updates on ZERO’s initiatives and activities, and featured stories of those impacted by the disease. Journey to ZERO Journey to ZERO Our Journey to ZERO blog features commentary and discussion about what's happening in the prostate cancer community, stories and inspiration from people impacted by the disease, and insights on news and current events.
