Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Hawaiian men

Leah Kamana

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Honolulu, Hawaii (KITV) — President Joe Biden has declared September 2022 to be National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.

The American Cancer Society estimates that 940 men in Hawaii will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year.

As with most cancers, effective screening and early detection improve survival.

The MD Anderson Cancer Center recommends that men see a doctor starting at age 40 to determine their individual risk level and discuss the benefits and limitations of prostate cancer screening. Recognizing individual risk factors can help men make informed health choices with their primary health care provider.

The Hawaii Prostate Cancer Coalition has supported public efforts to provide relevant information, screening, and early diagnosis of prostate cancer. Often overlooked, it is a fatal disease that can affect one in seven adult males during their lifetime.

Paul Mizue, president of the Hawaii Prostate Cancer Coalition, said:

Us TOO Hawaii Prostate Cancer Support Group is a local resource that helps men diagnosed with prostate cancer survive the disease. Newly diagnosed patients and patients currently undergoing treatment will be invited to the conference. Anyone with an interest in prostate cancer is welcome.

Monthly meetings are free and include member questions, information sharing, discussion time, followed by presentations on prostate cancer. Click here for more information or to participate.

Hawaii Prostate Cancer Coalition (HPCC) is an identified state charity and an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) organization. HPCC’s function is to coordinate with the Hawaii Department of Health on relevant guidance to health agencies and physicians related to most needed screening and detection.

The National Prostate Cancer Coalition (NASPCC) is a network of state federations, groups, and individuals dedicated to fostering, encouraging, and promoting the development of state prostate cancer coalitions. We support organizations dedicated to prostate cancer awareness and education.

Us TOO Hawaii is a local prostate cancer support group registered in the State of Hawaii and an independent charity approved by the IRS. The conference is free and open to newly diagnosed patients, patients currently undergoing treatment, prostate cancer survivors, their spouses/partners, family members, friends and health professionals. The conference provides an opportunity to share information and learn more about prostate cancer. Us TOO Hawaii is affiliated with Us TOO International, a network of hundreds of prostate cancer support groups and chapters.

Us TOO International is today the world’s largest non-profit prostate cancer education and support network. Its mission is to serve as a resource for peer-to-peer prostate cancer support. We provide free educational materials to help men and their spouses/partners/families make informed decisions about prostate cancer detection, treatment options, and related side effects. In addition to support groups, Us TOO offers comprehensive digital resources on prostate cancer, treatment options, advocacy, and volunteer information.

Zero – the end of prostate cancer. In April 2021, Us TOO International merged with ZERO – The End of Prostate Cancer. The combined organization operates under the ZERO name, 501(c)3 designation, brand, logo and website. The Us TOO name and assets will continue to be used for our support group program, which includes over 200 support groups across North America.

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