National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

A light blue ribbon is the symbol for prostate cancer

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is observed every September in the United States by health experts, health advocates, and individuals concerned with men’s prostate cancer. Designating a month for the issue serves the purpose of:

Origins

September 2015 was designated National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month by the Obama Administration.[1]

See also

References

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