The stigma around getting tested for prostate cancer is not great. Many men avoid getting tested for this reason, which is dangerous given that 1 in 8 people with a prostate will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Early detection saves lives, though. The 5-year survival rate, if prostate cancer is detected early, is over 99%. Think about that.
This is why what Novartis is doing is so important. They have a method for testing that is a blood test and a campaign involving star NFL tight ends to help promote it. The players caution people to “relax” because it’s a blood test and Greg Olsen is among
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