By Melissa Schiller
NFL Community Relations
With the kickoff of the NFL season right around the corner, and September marking National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the American Urological Association (AUA) Foundation and the NFL have teamed up for a fourth year to educate men about prostate health and encourage them to join the “Know Your Stats” campaign. With the support of an increasing number of NFL greats and prostate cancer survivors, the national campaign is focused on turning awareness into action by encouraging men to know their risks and make educated decisions.
Prostate cancer survivor and Pro Football Hall of Fame member, Mike Haynes, is continuing his partnership with AUA Foundation to help save lives and drive the message of prostate health awareness on the local level with more than 500 participating hospitals across the nation. “As a cancer survivor, I’m lucky to be able to spread the message with the AUA Foundation and the NFL encouraging other men to take charge of their prostate health and to stay in the game for life,” explained Mike Haynes. “We’re calling on all men to play defense with their health and to start the discussion with their doctor today.”
The statistics are startling – one in six men will be diagnosed in his lifetime, and African American men are more than twice as likely to die of prostate cancer. If you’re 40 or older, the AUA recommends that you talk with your doctor about prostate health. Prostate cancer is most treatable when caught early and not every treatment is recommended for every individual.
What You Should Know, or Share with the Men in Your Life, About Prostate Cancer:
- Prostate defense begins at 40. Talk with your doctor to learn more about your prostate health.
- Not every treatment is perfect for every man. If you’ve been diagnosed with prostate cancer, talk to your doctor about what is right for you.
- Know Your Stats – and don’t let prostate cancer take you out of the game. Visit www.KnowYourStats.org to learn more and get involved.
To learn more about the NFL’s commitment to player health, visit www.nflhealthandsafety.com.