Local men invited to prostate cancer awareness programme
The Department of Social Development and a local neurologist will be part of the day, including Dr Thami Madala who will be the guest speaker.
Local men in Diepkloof and surrounding areas are invited to be part of the upcoming awareness programme on prostate cancer which will be held at Quacker Centre by Thopa Ya Banna.
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The programme will be held on November 27 and is aimed at raising awareness about various social issues that men face daily such as mental health, GBV and men’s health.
According to a study published by the Men’s Foundation, prostate cancer is the most diagnosed cancer with one in every 23 South African men developing it in their lifetime and on an average, there are over 4,300 men who are newly diagnosed with this cancer each year.
The study further states that not all men experience symptoms of prostate cancer but some of the symptoms include frequent urination, difficult to pass or hold urine, weak flow of urine, erectile dysfunction, painful ejaculation and blood in semen or urine.
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Danny Maimane of Thopa Ya Banna encourages men not to shy away from talking about this silent killer which has a greater impact in their health when detected late.
“Our non-profit organisation is here to advocate for men, we are here to listen to their stories and provide them with possible solutions.
“We are therefore, urging men to come in numbers and be a part of this great programme,” Maimane said.
He added that the idea behind the programme is to give men knowledge on how they can beat prostate cancer and encourage them to go for periodical check-ups.
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“Some men are secretive by nature, but information is empowering. It is important for men to be informed about this so that they know when and where to get help.”
The Department of Social Development and a local neurologist will be part of the day, including Dr Thami Madala who will be the guest speaker.
“A lot of people believe that people suffering from this cancer are old people, however this is not true given the type of life we are now living and the type of food we eat.
“We are calling on men to be a this programme part because early detection save lives.”
For more information about the campaign, Danny Maimane can be contacted on 082 565 7043.
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