Cancer awareness in September: Prostate, ovarian and thyroid

September was an awareness month for three types of cancer – prostate, ovarian and thyroid – and the emphasis fell on early detection, something to keep in mind year round.

Man up. Get checked.  #manupgetchecked
This month, the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) teamed up with boxing legend Evander Holyfield for a PSA. The PCF also provides helpful guides including questions to discuss with your doctor.

WhyTeal? #TakeActionNotChances
The National Ovarian Coalition sponsors the WhyTeal awareness month for ovarian cancer. For them, raising awareness and promoting education about this disease is crucial in helping women to earlier diagnoses and supporting survivors – making a difference demands taking action.

Get a Neck Check!
With tips, awareness tools and graphics, and video and audio PSAs, the Thyroid Cancer Survivor’s Association offers enough information for people to stay involved throughout the year.

And don’t forget to stay on top of your own condition – by continuing to add your data and experiences on the PatientsLikeMe site. Every piece of information can help change medicine for the better!

Let’s stay aware, together.

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