Medical Minute: Men's Cancer Awareness

June was men’s health month, but it’s a topic that should be discussed year-round as information and awareness can save lives.  For example, according to Tariq Khemees, MD, OhioHealth Urologic Oncologist, when caught early, prostate cancer is curable almost 100 percent of the time. 

That’s why it’s important for men to stay on top of their health screenings, giving them the best chance of a positive outcome if something is found.  But when should men start certain screenings – and how often? OhioHealth has developed a check-up checklist for men to use as a guide for which tests should be done at each age.   However, men should also talk to their physician about these screenings.  Don’t have a primary care physician?  Click here to find one near you.

You can learn more about prostate cancer screening options at OhioHealth in the Medical Minute video with Dr. Khemees above.