In recognition of Men’s Health Month, UVA Cancer Center is expanding “Stay in the Game,” a community-centered program to raise awareness across Virginia about prostate cancer and the importance of early screening. The latest phase includes a new educational toolkit, local events and outreach activities focused on addressing the impact of prostate cancer among men.
Prostate cancer is the second-most common cancer diagnosed in men, trailing only skin cancer. About 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed in their lifetime, with risk varying by age, race and family history. Black men are twice as likely to die from prostate cancer compared with white men..
Through early screening and innovative research that advances prostate care at UVA Cancer Center, many of those disparities can be reduced. Stay in the Game supports that effort by helping men understand what prostate cancer is, assess their risk and detect prostate cancer early.
“We work directly with local leaders to make sure prostate cancer awareness reaches our community,” said Ashley Banegas, UVA Cancer Center’s community outreach and engagement specialist for the Danville region. “When men see other men talking about prostate cancer, it builds trust and removes stigma, opening doors for action.” Read more