September Proclaimed Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Posted September 25, 2017 at 5:30 am by Peggy Sue McRae
Mayor Carrie Lacher Proclaims September Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, with Mike Hamlette – Photo Duncan Wilson
Both the Town of Friday Harbor, and San Juan County Council in conjuction with the County Board Of Health (BOH) have made proclamations in support of September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
Mike Hamlette, the new leader of the local prostate cancer support group, Us TOO, noted that 3 million men in the United States are currently diagnosed with prostate cancer. Sadly, the number is expected to increase.
The Us TOO support group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Mullis Center from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, spouses and partners are welcome. The group offers all men with prostate cancer an “opportunity to exchange their personal experiences and discuss the latest and best treatment information available“. All men are encouraged to have a frank discussion regarding prostate cancer with their health care providers.
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