Understanding Prostate Cancer: From Screening to Survivorship

Dear Listeners,

November aka "Movember" is the time where we raise awareness of men's health. More specifically this is a time where we shed light on the importance of prostate cancer awareness. According to the World Cancer Research Fund, prostate cancer is the 4th most common caner worldwide and the 2nd most common among men globally. This is a cancer that is specific to males. It is more common in older men and some risk factor include racial background, genetic predisposition, and life style. Health outcome is largely impacted by time of detection and treatment options. Ultimately, it is important to get regular screening at the recommended age, know your family history and aim to maintain life style habits that positively impact your health. Bermuda, prostate cancer awareness is not just for our men, it is a collective concern because we all may have a father, grandfather, son, cousin, brother or uncle that it can impact. 

This episode of Bermuda Health-Abets, a podcast where we discuss everything from A to Z on healthy living, is dubbed Understanding Prostate Cancer: From Screening to Survivorship. #EmpoweringInformingandMotivating Bermuda residents to live well.

Our guests this episode is Dr. Makanjuola, Consultant Urologist at King Edward Memorial Hospital and the Co-Founder of the Daily Male Clinic. During this episode Dr. Makanjuola talks about the role of the Daily Male Clinic in Bermuda, the importance of awareness around prostate cancer, the importance of the prostate for bodily function, the incidence of prostate cancer in Bermuda, the important of screening and early detection, and treatment and recovery pathways. This highly important discussions reminds us that regular screening can save a life. This episode also reminds us that everyday there are people in our community that aim to create resources that are accessible to us to help reduce disparities. As you tune into this episode think about how this information can be useful to you, your loved ones, your neighbors or your friends and share because knowledge is power. 

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Thank you for listening!

Empowering, Informing and Motivating Bermuda Residents to Live Well