Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is observed every year in September to raise awareness about prostate cancer. The month-long event focuses on educating the masses about the risks and symptoms of Prostate Cancer and promotes early detection, prevention, and treatment options for the condition. Prostate cancer develops when abnormal cells form and grow in the prostate gland, a part of the reproductive system in men. It is a type of cancer in a man's prostate, a small walnut-sized gland that produces seminal fluid. As the world observes Prostate Cancer Awareness Month this September, here's all you need to know about the significance of the observance. Prostate Cancer Drug Helps to Fight Against Covid: Study.

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2023 Date

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2023 will be celebrated during the entire month of September. This means, Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2023 will begin on September 1 and continue till September 30. Environmental Quality Linked to Advanced-Stage Prostate Cancer at Diagnosis: New Study.

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Significance

September is marked as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. It is the time to raise awareness about prostate cancer and encourage people worldwide to unite and generate support for those affected by the condition. Prostate cancer is a significant health concern for men, particularly as they age, and raising awareness about this disease is crucial and will help in early detection and treatment. The affected ones may easily miss the diagnosis as symptoms include difficulty with urination and sometimes no symptoms. Some types of prostate cancer grow slowly, while in some cases, monitoring is recommended.

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