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Five Steps to Good Health: Essential Advice for Men
It’s become a cliché that many men don’t take care of their health as well as women do and that they’re less likely to see a doctor. But is the cliché true? Unfortunately, data offer some support. Men are less likely to keep up with regular check-ups and get medical care than women are.1 In the U.S., men live, on average, five years fewer than women do.2At Pfizer, we want to change these trends and empower men with the information they need to take control of their health. June is Men’s Health...
Accelerating Breakthroughs in Genitourinary Cancers
Genitourinary (GU) cancers, which include bladder, prostate, and kidney cancers, are among the most commonly diagnosed cancers worldwide and contribute significantly to the global cancer burden.1 With an estimated 2.6 million new cases diagnosed each year, GU cancers now account for over 1 in 8 of all cancer diagnoses worldwide.1 This results in nearly 795,000 deaths annually, a jaw dropping number that is only expected to increase in the coming years and decades.1Focused on addressing these...
Pfizer Presents New Cancer Research at ASCO GU Cancers Symposium
This week, from January 25-27th, Pfizer will join the genitourinary oncology community at the 20th annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology Genitourinary (ASCO GU) Cancers Symposium. As the premier professional society of clinicians and scientists dedicated to confronting prostate and urinary diseases, ASCO GU has been featuring the latest high-impact science, multidisciplinary expertise, and evidence-based practices in GU cancer care for the past two decades.A long-time...
Equity in Advanced Prostate Cancer Care Begins with Changing the Conversation
Prostate health is not a popular topic of conversation. Even in healthcare settings, patients and providers might be hesitant to discuss prostate health or cancer screening. But talking openly is not only the key to destigmatizing an important topic, it’s one of the first steps in addressing global health inequities that impact those diagnosed with prostate cancer.“In the past 10 years, we have seen advances in the treatment of advanced prostate cancer (aPC), but some people are still being left...
Prostate Cancer: Replacing Myths With Facts
Prostate cancer is a major healthcare challenge in the US. It's also the most common cancer in adult men besides skin cancer.But for many men, the words “prostate cancer” stop them in their tracks. This disease is often cloaked in myths, which may lead them to:Avoid screenings.Experience anxiety and depression at diagnosis.Fear and avoid treatment because of side effects.By addressing these myths, we can give men the facts they need to take action.5 common myths about prostate cancerMyth #1: If...
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