Learn About Men's Health This November | Tennessee Valley Urology Center
Have you ever heard the month of November called Movember? Let Tennessee Valley Urology Center help fill you in. When people talk about “Movember”, they’re talking about an annual month-long campaign in which men are challenged to grow out their facial hair, and everyone is encouraged to move more and participate in various fundraising events. Why? Movember is all about raising awareness about prostate cancer and men’s health.
Movember is sponsored by The Movember Foundation, which is the only global charity focused solely on men’s health. The Foundation raises funds to further research and that enable men to live happier, healthier, and longer lives. The annual Movember campaign is recognized globally for its fun approach to fundraising and getting men to talk about and take action for their health. According to The Foundation, far too many men don’t talk about their health, don’t take action to live healthy lives, and as a result die too young. During Movember, you can sign up to help change the face of men’s health.
What comes next, men?
Grow and champion your moustache or beard for 30 days.
Challenge yourself to become physically active and move more.
Get together with your friends, family and coworkers for a fun Movember event.
Check out these 11 reasons to skip shaving in November!
What are some of the facts should you know about men’s health?
Next to skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer among American men.
About 1 in 7 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime.
About 6 cases of prostate cancer for every 10 are diagnosed in those 65 or older.
Prostate cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death among American men, and about 1 in 39 of those diagnosed will die of prostate cancer.
Most men diagnosed with prostate cancer will not die from it. As with most any cancer, early detection matters.
The American Cancer Society’s estimates that 8,850 new cases of testicular cancer will be diagnosed by the end of 2017 in the US, and that there will be about 410 deaths from testicular cancer.
About 1 in every 263 males will develop testicular cancer during their lifetime.
The average age at the time of diagnosis of testicular cancer is 33.
Remember that at Tennessee Valley Urology Center, we treat a variety of men’s conditions including prostate, penile and testicular cancer. Please call us at (423) 472-3201 or visit our website to learn more about our services.