Category: Other Cancers

Men’s GI Health: Conditions to Be Aware of and How to Prevent

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Men often overlook GI health, but digestive issues can affect overall wellness and may signal serious conditions like IBD, GERD, liver disease, or colorectal cancer. Key warning signs include persistent abdominal pain, bowel changes, unexplained weight loss, and blood in the stool. Prevention centers on a healthy diet, exercise, limiting alcohol, avoiding smoking, and managing stress. Routine screenings—especially colonoscopies starting at age 45—are essential. Early detection and healthy habits can significantly reduce the risk of serious GI disease.Continue reading

November: A Month to Focus on Men’s Health and Community

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November is a pivotal month for raising awareness about men’s health and community well-being. From Alzheimer’s and diabetes to epilepsy, tobacco use, and sexual health, each observance offers an opportunity to take action and encourage preventive care. Men’s Health Network emphasizes that health doesn’t take a season off—simple habits, early conversations, and empathy-driven outreach can make lasting change. This month’s blog highlights national campaigns like the Great American Smokeout, National Diabetes Month, and Impotence Education Month, alongside Illinois’ groundbreaking creation of a Division of Men’s Health. It also spotlights the growing Men’s Health Ambassadorship Program—ordinary people doing extraordinary work to close the Lifespan Gender Gap and build healthier communities. Through awareness, advocacy, and everyday choices, November reminds us that improving men’s health is a shared mission that benefits families, workplaces, and society as a whole.Continue reading

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2025: Prevention, Action, and Community Support

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Men’s Health Network marks Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2025 by stressing prevention, early detection, and community support. With over 299,000 men expected to be diagnosed this year, awareness saves lives. MHN offers a free toolkit, encourages families to promote screenings, and invites readers to subscribe, donate, and become Ambassadors to spread the message nationwide.Continue reading

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2025: Building Empathy, Spreading Awareness, Saving Lives

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September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and Men’s Health Network is leading the 2025 campaign, “Bring Empathy Back.” With 1 in 8 men facing prostate cancer in their lifetime, early detection and prevention are critical. MHN offers a free digital toolkit filled with resources to help families, workplaces, and communities spread awareness, host events, and encourage screenings. Join us by downloading the toolkit, becoming a Men’s Health Ambassador, subscribing to our newsletter, or donating to support lifesaving men’s health programs.Continue reading

Recovering From a Colonoscopy: What to Expect After Your Procedure

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This blog, written by Allied Digestive Health, provides a clear and practical overview of what patients can expect during recovery after a colonoscopy. It highlights the importance of post-procedure care, outlines common and concerning symptoms, and offers guidance on managing discomfort, choosing appropriate foods, and resuming daily activities. With a focus on patient safety and long-term digestive health, the blog serves as a valuable resource for anyone preparing for or recovering from a colonoscopy.Continue reading

When a Leader’s Diagnosis Becomes a National Wake-Up Call: Prostate Cancer, Awareness, and the Urgent Need for Change

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Former President Joe Biden’s stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis underscores a national failure in men’s health and preventive care. Men’s Health Network is calling for urgent reform to PSA screening guidelines, improved prostate cancer awareness, and expanded support for men’s healthcare—especially for those over age 70. Prostate cancer is highly treatable when detected early, making timely prostate screenings critical. This moment is a wake-up call to prioritize men’s health policy, close the Lifespan Gender Gap, and increase health education for men.Continue reading

Testicular Cancer Awareness Month 2025: Start the Conversation, Save a Life

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Every year, we promote awareness around April being Testicular Cancer Awareness Month (TCa). TCa is a young man's disease and still largely stigmatized. We believe that creating a culture of prevention starts with families, communities, and personal connections. MHN encourages parents and caregivers to integrate discussions about testicular cancer into everyday life. It's also important to use April as a time of spreading care, awareness, empathy, support, and funding for important men's health topics, including Testicular Health and Wellness.Continue reading

Closing the Gap: How You Can Make a Difference This Giving Tuesday and Beyond

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We need your help this Holiday Season to make an impact with the health and well-being of men and boys everywhere. The Lifespan Gender Gap has widened to 6 years, with men dying way too early from preventable diseases. We need everyone's help to get life-saving education, resources, and more into the hearts of communities across America. Consider purchasing from the Men's Health Network store or by donating today. Continue reading

Wellness in the Workplace for Men: Thriving Through Health & Wellness

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Wellness in the Workplace for Men: Thriving Through Health & Wellness As we have stated in previous articles, employees spend more than one-third of their lives at work, which makes the workplace the perfect arena for workers to get evidence-based healthcare information designed to improve health and make healthcare services more accessible. Many organizations provide...Continue reading

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