Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2025:
Prevention, Action, and Community Support
Every September, Men’s Health Network (MHN) joins with families, partners, and organizations across the country to recognize Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Prostate cancer remains one of the most common cancers among men, and awareness is a vital tool in saving lives. This year, MHN invites individuals, communities, and workplaces to come together to promote education, encourage screenings, and support the men in their lives through prevention and care.
Understanding Prostate Cancer
The prostate is a small gland, about the size of a walnut, that plays an important role in men’s reproductive health. Prostate cancer occurs when abnormal cells in the gland begin to grow uncontrollably. Some forms progress slowly, while others are more aggressive and require immediate attention.
Key statistics highlight why this awareness month is so critical:
- 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime.
- In 2025, an estimated 299,010 new cases will be diagnosed.
- Each year, approximately 35,250 men die from prostate cancer.
Certain groups are at greater risk. Black men, men with a family history of prostate cancer, veterans, and men exposed to specific chemicals face higher odds of developing the disease. For these men, conversations with healthcare providers about earlier screenings are especially important.
Why Early Detection Matters
One of the greatest challenges of prostate cancer is that it often develops without symptoms in its early stages. Many men may feel healthy and assume they are in the clear, only to find out later that the disease has progressed. By then, treatment options may be more complex.
Symptoms to watch for include:
- Difficulty urinating
- Painful or burning urination
- Blood in the urine
- Persistent hip or back pain
Because these symptoms can also be linked to other conditions, the only way to know for certain is through medical evaluation. Screenings such as the PSA (prostate-specific antigen) blood test can catch prostate cancer early, when it is most treatable.
MHN recommends:
- High-risk men (Black men, men with a family history, veterans) talk to their doctors about screening beginning at age 40.
- Other men consider starting screenings at age 50.
Prostate Cancer Awareness Is a Family and Community Effort
A diagnosis may begin with one man, but the effects ripple outward. Families, friends, and communities all feel the impact. That is why awareness campaigns do not focus on men alone, but on the support networks that surround them.
When men know their health matters to those around them, they are more likely to take preventive steps such as scheduling screenings and keeping up with regular checkups. Spouses, children, coworkers, and faith communities can all encourage the men in their lives to put health at the top of their priority list.
How You Can Take Action This September
MHN has created tools to help anyone get involved in Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Whether you are an individual, part of a local organization, or leading a workplace initiative, there are meaningful ways to contribute.
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Download the Free Digital Media Toolkit
The Prostate Cancer Awareness Toolkit is available at menshealthnetwork.org/media-center. It includes:
- Shareable graphics for social media platforms
- Newsletter and blog content
- Press release templates
- Event ideas for schools, workplaces, and faith-based gatherings
- A QR code folder with flyers and resources
This toolkit is designed to be easy to use, customizable, and impactful. By downloading and sharing it, you are amplifying the message and helping bring lifesaving information into your community.
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Host or Participate in Community Events
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is an excellent time to bring people together. MHN encourages events such as:
- Wear Blue Days at schools, offices, or community centers
- Health fairs and screenings to connect men with preventive care
- Church or fellowship gatherings to start conversations about men’s health
- Fundraisers that support awareness initiatives and provide resources locally
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Become a Men’s Health Ambassador
Ambassadors are vital to spreading men’s health awareness. As an MHN Ambassador, you can bring educational resources and support into your own community. Whether through schools, workplaces, or faith-based organizations, you will help connect people with the information they need.
Learn more here: menshealthnetwork.org/become-an-ambassador.
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Subscribe to Stay Connected
MHN provides regular updates, resources, and stories through our newsletter. Subscribing ensures you are always informed and equipped with tools to share in your network.
Subscribe here: menshealthnetwork.org/subscribe.
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Support the Cause Through Donations
Your contributions make a direct impact. Every donation helps MHN expand awareness campaigns, distribute toolkits, and advocate for better health outcomes for men and their families.
Donate here: menshealthnetwork.org/donate.
Prostate Cancer and Public Policy
Awareness is not limited to individuals and families. Policy leaders are also recognizing the need to strengthen support for men’s health. Men’s Health Network continues to support the Congressional Men’s Health Caucus, which provides bipartisan leadership on health initiatives that affect men and boys.
Earlier this year, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) introduced a resolution recognizing National Men’s Health Week. This resolution emphasizes preventive care and the importance of regular checkups, reinforcing the broader message of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
Community members can play a role by sharing the toolkit with elected officials, encouraging local proclamations, and helping to keep men’s health issues visible in public discussions.
Why Your Involvement Matters
Every share of the toolkit, every event hosted, and every conversation about screening helps save lives. Prostate cancer can feel like a private struggle, but when communities step forward, the message spreads: men’s health matters.
By taking action this September, you are part of a nationwide movement to make sure more men detect prostate cancer early, receive timely treatment, and continue to be there for their families and communities.
Take the Next Step
- 📥 Download the toolkit: menshealthnetwork.org/media-center
- 🤝 Become an Ambassador: menshealthnetwork.org/become-an-ambassador
- ✉️ Subscribe to the Newsletter: menshealthnetwork.org/subscribe
- 💙 Donate to MHN: menshealthnetwork.org/donate
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is not just about statistics. It is about real people, real families, and real communities. With awareness, prevention, and support, we can build a healthier future for men and those who care about them.
