Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men in the United States. The lifetime probability of developing prostate cancer is 1 in 6 men. 4,000 new cases are diagnosed annually in Arizona alone, resulting in nearly 600 deaths. Cancer experts recommend that every man 40 years of age should be tested for this deadly disease.
According to the Arizona Prostate Cancer Center:
“Not everyone experiences symptoms of prostate cancer. Many times, signs of prostate cancer are first detected by a doctor during a routine check-up.”
But found early enough, prostate cancer can be treated with surgery, chemotherapy, cyrotherapy, hormonal therapy, and/or radiation. Know your PSA – a sudden increase is a vital warning sign.
Kiss Me I’m Irish Run™ is proud to work with Sports Legends Prostate Cancer Projects, donating funds to support early detection with mobile prostate cancer screenings.We join the Arizona Prostate Cancer Center in their goal to reduce the impact of prostate cancer by raising awareness and supporting research that will lead to better ways to detect and treat this disease.
We’d also like to thank Westgate City Center for their support. Westgate is going to dye their fountains green for the weekend of St. Patricks Day, and the proceeds from the fountain for the entire month of March will go to Prostate Cancer.
