Hi everyone! In this blog post, we will seek to raise awareness about a major men’s health issue by discussing a transformative initiative aimed at saving lives: the PSA Screening for HIM Act.
Did you know that early detection is the most effective way to treat prostate cancer? Unfortunately, many people face barriers that prevent them from accessing potentially life-saving screenings. By addressing these challenges, the PSA Screening for HIM Act seeks to eliminate disparities and improve outcomes for at-risk individuals.
Here are the facts:
- In 2022 alone, over 260,000 people were diagnosed with prostate cancer in the U.S., and 34,500 lost their lives to the disease.
- Black men are over twice as likely to die from prostate cancer than non-Hispanic white men, often being diagnosed at more advanced stages when the disease is harder to treat.
- The PSA Screening for HIM Act will require private insurance companies to cover prostate cancer screenings for all high-risk individuals, ensuring early detection and better survival rates.
What is the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) doing about this?
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network is actively working to ensure the passage of this act. By advocating for improved access to prostate cancer screenings, ACS CAN is fighting to remove cost-related barriers that could prevent high-risk individuals from receiving early diagnoses.
ACS CAN is aiming to:
- Advocate for policies that require private insurers to cover prostate cancer screenings for high-risk groups.
- Raise awareness about the importance of early detection in reducing prostate cancer mortality.
- Collaborate with lawmakers to ensure that the PSA Screening for HIM Act becomes law.
How can you help?
By clicking the link below, you can urge your representatives to support the PSA Screening for HIM Act. Together, we can break down financial and systemic barriers and save countless lives.
Urge Congress to support the PSA Screening for HIM Act!
Support ACS CAN in their efforts to pass the PSA Screening for HIM Act. Together, we can make a difference in the fight to save lives from prostate cancer.
~Neil Chandran, NYCET Advocacy Subcommittee Member