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Women are urged to do self breast exams once each month in order detect any lumps or abnormalities that may be cancer. Men should do a monthly self exam as...

In a continued push to improve the health of Illinois residents, state public health director Dr. Damon T. Arnold, on behalf of Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today kicked off Prostate cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Arnold made the announcement during a screening event at Lake Shore Urology at St. Mary's hospital in Decatur. The Macon County Health Department Care Force One van was also on-site with information reminding men of the importance of routine prostate screenings. read more

State health officials are urging men age 50 and older to discuss prostate cancer with their doctor. Three of the four main risk factors for prostate cancer are not preventable (age, race, family history), so early detection through screening provides the best opportunity to ensure high survival. The most recent state report, Wisconsin Cancer Incidence and Mortality, 2000-2004, shows that more than three-fourths of prostate cancers were detected early. read more

Beijing's community of men who have sex with men are most at risk of contracting HIV, He Xiong, deputy director of the Beijing Center for Disease Control and Prevention, said Friday, China Daily reports. According to He, 5% of MSM in the city are HIV-positive.

Title: Natalie Cole's Hepatitis C: FAQCategory: health newscreated: 9/11/2008Last Editorial review: 9/11/2008