GROUP RAISES CONCERN, CALLS FOR ACTION ON RISING PROSTRATE CANCER IN BLACK MEN
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In order to address the growing number of prostate cancer cases worldwide, the Inclusive Cancer Care Research Equity Consortium for Black Men has called for a united front. The appeal was made during Wednesday’s “United Against Prostate Cancer” one-day Prostate Cancer Summit in Lokoja. The summit, which was organized in collaboration with the Urology Unit of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Lokoja, coincided with the global Men’s Health Awareness Month, according to Dr. Ayodeji Ogunmola, a consultant urologist and ICCARE Lokoja representative. “The summit would give men a secure place to talk about their experiences, dispel stigmas, ask questions, and get knowledge from professionals,” Ogunmola stated.
“We are not just talking about awareness in the abstract; we are developing a community, right here in Lokoja,” he said, praising the bravery of men who are dealing with prostate cancer. Facing uncertainty requires fortitude, and seeking connection while battling prostate cancer requires even more strength. Ogunmola emphasized the value of routine examinations and cautioned that the increased number of black men developing prostate cancer was a result of inadequate screenings. FTHL’s Acting Chief Medical Director, Dr. Ojochide Ebune, praised the organizers for tackling a problem that impacts human dignity.
“Men should take advantage of the summit’s resources, including talks by expert doctors and healthcare personnel, to learn more about managing prostate cancer,” he said.
The concept of Professor Folakemi Odedina of the Mayo Clinic, USA, who founded the ICCARE Consortium for Black Men and the CaPTC, was emphasized by Dr. Taiwo Jones, Principal Investigator of the Prostate Cancer Transatlantic Consortium, Lokoja site.
Dr. Abimbola Adesanya, a consultant public health specialist, emphasized the significance of educating and encouraging men to seek treatment and assistance. She also mentioned that the summit is goal was to decrease stigmas and increase awareness of the disease, which impacts millions of men globally. Additionally, participants conveyed gratitude for the initiative. According to Benjamin Alamogu, the summit will lessen the stigma attached to prostate cancer and assist men in managing their health. A group of urologists and other experts presented easily understandable information about the condition and available treatments. A Prostate Cancer Support Group, referred to as a “sustainable brotherhood” where men may find strength, exchange useful advice, and receive encouragement from others going through similar struggles, was also established during the summit. A Patient Information Leaflet on Prostate Cancer was also released by the FTH Lokoja Urology Unit, offering patients and the general public easy-to-access and trustworthy materials. The program ended with a call to action, asking men to put their health first and get help right away if they feel any signs.
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