Download rates rose dramatically

Men’s Cancer
J
U
N
Prostate cancer incidence
rates rose
dramatically
in the late 1980s. This increase
E
PREVENTION
n
Visit your doctor for prostate
and colon screenings.
reflects improvements in
detection and diagnosis through
widespread use of prostatespecific antigen (PSA) testing,
Healthy Tip
Be physically active
every day: park farther away,
which received initial U.S. Food
take the stairs one flight, take
and Drug Administration
one 30-minute or
approval in
two 15-minute walks.
1986.
At Sylvester Dr. Alan Pollack’s research on prostate cancer has led to
a number of clinical trials to find a more efficient treatment for prostate cancer
patients. As the principal investigator, Dr. Pollack helped set a new standard for
increasing the radiotherapy dosage but shortening the course of therapy.
To become more involved with Sylvester’s WellBeingWell Program, please call
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