Understanding Prostate Cancer: Early Detection and Treatment [Video]

Welcome to another edition of This is Public Health, brought to you by the Illinois Department of Public Health. As we observe Men’s Health Month in June, we focus on prostate cancer, a significant health concern for men. Early detection and treatment can be lifesaving, and this episode focuses on learning what is Prostate Cancer from IDPH Comprehensive Cancer Control Program Manager Linda Kasebier and we speak with Prostate Cancer Survivor Lester Adams.

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00:00:00 – Introduction to Prostate Cancer Awareness
00:01:33 – Symptoms and Early Detection of Prostate Cancer
00:03:14 – Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer
00:04:53 – Importance of Family Health History
00:06:34 – Discussing Prostate Cancer with Your Doctor
00:08:11 – Personal Story: Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
00:10:41 – Treatment and Recovery from Prostate Cancer
00:12:59 – Living Proof: Importance of Regular Checkups