September Is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

It’s that time of year again: the kids go back to school, the days get shorter, Prostate Cancer Awareness Month…

Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner announced he is running again for Congress, and oh, by the way, he’s being treated for prostate cancer. Sensenbrenner can continue his regular schedule because he had his PSA checked at a physical and his cancer was discovered in its early stages.

This month marks four years since my dad received the news that he had prostate cancer. His, too, was discovered early, and after treatment, he quickly returned to his curmudgeonly old self. 

Early prostate cancer doesn’t often have noticeable symptoms. The only way to find it is to get a PSA test and a quick digital exam during your regular annual physical.

If you have a prostate, please have it checked. And if you love someone with a prostate, please encourage him to get an annual physical. 

For more information about prostate cancer, please take a look at the CDC’s website.