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Alexandria, Va., June 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — June is Men\u2019s Health Month, a time when we remind men to take charge of their health. If recent findings from the Prevent Cancer Foundation\u00ae are any indication, it\u2019s a badly needed message: Over 20% of men aren\u2019t even scheduling their own doctor\u2019s appointments. That\u2019s according to the Foundation\u2019s annual Early Detection Survey<\/a>, where nearly 1 in 5 men self-reported that a relative or partner usually schedules their health care appointments.1 <\/p>\n

The significance of this is profound. Men in the U.S. are currently missing out on opportunities to prevent cancer or detect it early, with 65% reporting they are behind on at least one routine cancer screening. The prevalence of certain cancers among men\u2014including colorectal, skin (melanoma), oral and prostate cancers, all of which have routine screenings available\u2014illustrates the importance of empowering men to take charge of their health. There is an overall gaping need for men to take ownership of their health journeys and prioritize their well-being, which can start with something as fundamental as scheduling their own appointments.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cBy fostering a culture of self-care and encouraging men to prioritize routine cancer screenings, we can reduce health disparities and achieve better outcomes,\u201d said Jody Hoyos, CEO of the Prevent Cancer Foundation. \u201cThese findings give us even more motivation to spread our resources far and wide so we can empower everyone to take proactive steps to check their health.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Knowing your screening options is an important place to start. Fifty-one percent of men 45 or older said that knowing about at-home colorectal cancer screening options makes them much more likely to get their colorectal cancer screening. Fortunately, several at-home options are available. Talk to your health care provider about your options so you can get the screening that is right for you.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Additionally, 36% of men who are not up to date on their routine cancer screenings say they would be more likely to prioritize their screening if there were a faster test\u2014an important stat for companies to consider when developing new and innovative screening tests.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Those assigned male at birth who are of average risk should follow these screening guidelines:\u00a0<\/p>\n

Colorectal:<\/strong> Colorectal cancer<\/a> screening should begin at age 45 if you are of average risk. If you\u2019re at increased risk, you may need to start regular screening at an earlier age and\/or be screened more often. There are several options available for colorectal cancer screening, some of which can be done at home. Discover your options<\/a> and talk with your health care provider about which screening is right for you.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Lung:<\/strong> If you smoke cigarettes heavily or used to smoke heavily, get screened for lung cancer<\/a>. The American Cancer Society recommends screening for people who currently smoke or used to smoke (regardless of when they quit) who are ages 50-80 and have 20 pack-year histories of smoking. Ask your health care provider about routine lung cancer screening.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Oral: <\/strong>Oral cancer is more common in men than women. Your dentist may be able to detect some oral precancers and cancers early. Visit your dentist every six months and ask for an oral cancer exam.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Prostate:<\/strong> If you have a prostate gland and you are at average risk, start talking to your health care provider at age 50 about the pros and cons, uncertainties and risks of prostate cancer<\/a> screening. You may need to have that talk earlier if:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n