>According to CDC……-Men have higher rates of getting cancer and dying from cancer than women-Cancer is a disease caused when cells in the body start to grow out of control-Genetic changes often remove the brakes that usually hold cells back from growing too quickly or stop directing cells to die off-Without these breaks and instructions,Continue reading “Men’s Health Facts: Quick Facts About Cancer”
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Men’s Health Facts: Black Men & Prostate Cancer
>Prostate cancer is the 2nd most common cancer in men. While this is a big problem for men. This is also a major problem for black men. >According to 2023 data from the American Cancer Society:-Black men are 70% more likely than white men to be diagnosed with prostate cancer.-They are also 2-4 times moreContinue reading “Men’s Health Facts: Black Men & Prostate Cancer”
Men’s Health Facts: Black Men & Skin Cancer
Risks>According to a study published Tuesday in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD), black men have the lowest 5-year survival rate of melanoma. -black men’s 5-year survival rate was recorded at 51.7%-white men’s 5-year survival rate was recorded at 75.1% >Also according to CDC, black men have a higher risk of deathContinue reading “Men’s Health Facts: Black Men & Skin Cancer”
Men’s Health Facts: Heart Disease
IntroductionCardiovascular disease, more commonly referred to as heart disease, refers to several types of heart conditions. It includes diseased vessels, structural problems, and blood clots. Heart disease is officially recognized as the leading cause of death in the United States of America. Seeing how prevelant it is amonst Americans, I ind it important to findContinue reading “Men’s Health Facts: Heart Disease”
Mitchell Matthews’ Tragic “Man Up” Suicide
British army soldier, Mitchell Matthews, requested time off to take care of his daughter. His wife, Katy, is a nurse that worked on the NHS frontline during the pandemic. Mitchell wanted to fill in as the parent while his wife was at work. He was actually granted this time with his daughter. However, he wasContinue reading “Mitchell Matthews’ Tragic “Man Up” Suicide”
Men’s Health Facts: Introductory
Heart DiseaseAmong the age of 65 and over, 39% of men have heart disease. This is higher than women who have 27% in the same age group. Researchers indicate the reasoning is related to the body shape of men and women. Women’s bodies tend to be pear-shaped, while men’s bodies are more apple-shaped. When womenContinue reading “Men’s Health Facts: Introductory”
Suffering In Silence: Ted Talk
Dr. Timothy Golden shares knowledge on men’s emotional abuse. Please enjoy the video.
#WorldCancerDay
February 4 is World Cancer Day. I’m using this day to raise awareness about men and cancer. Facts About Cancer & Men The most common kinds of cancer among men in the United States are skin cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, and colorectal cancer. There is a cancer screening process for people attempting to findContinue reading “#WorldCancerDay”
Survivors UK
Welcome Survivors UK to the Recommended page of my group. >This is a UK organization that supports male victims of sexual abuse and rape. >They provide counseling services. >They have groups for men who have all went through sexual abuse>They have a #WeSeeYou campaign. They wear a button-shaped pin in order to raise awareness. PleaseContinue reading “Survivors UK”
Black Men’s Health Project
The Black Men’s Health Project has been added to my Recommended page. This organization notices that black men’s health has not been a priority for society. They hope to change this. If you’re a black man, or someone who supports black men, please visit the site. You can also watch their videos on their YouTubeContinue reading “Black Men’s Health Project”
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