CAN focuses on prostate cancer

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Kristien Kruger
The Cancer Association of Namibia’s (CAN) latest statistics show that prostate cancer is now the most common cancer among Namibians.

The association will focus this month on raising awareness about prostate cancer and encouraging all men over the age of 45 to get tested. It involves a simple blood test, called a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, and results are available within 15 minutes. This can be done at Pathcare locations nationwide, as well as free of charge at CAN in Windhoek.

Residents can contribute by ordering a 2024 diary from CAN’s offices in Swakopmund, after which they will receive a blue ribbon they can wear in support of men with prostate cancer.

Meanwhile, on Wednesday, 22 November, CAN will sell blue cupcakes to enable it to help more men for free.

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Namibian Sun 2024-11-23

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