These kickoff events are part of a nationwide series of 18 PHEN prostate health symposiums taking place in cities including: Birmingham, Ala.; Brooklyn, NY; Boston, Mass.; Charlotte, NC; Dallas, Texas; Jacksonville, Fla.; Oakland, Calif.; Los Angeles, Calif.; and Richmond, Va. They are open for men and women, and structured for healthy men at high risk for prostate cancer, prostate cancer survivors, caregivers, and family members. Each symposium is FREE and open to the public, includes breakfast or lunch, and some provide free prostate cancer screening.
“Ben Hill UMC is honored to have participated in the Prostate Health Educational Symposium again this year,” said Rev. Dr. Byron E. Thomas, senior pastor, Ben Hill United Methodist Church. “It is so important for us as a congregation to get involved and raise awareness within our church and community about prostate cancer, and to show the connection between faith and healing for this disease.”
The symposium focuses on specific prostate health topics including: screening and early detection; treatment options; diet and nutrition; managing treatment side effects, including sexual health, advanced prostate cancer; the importance of faith when facing cancer; and also features survivors and their wives speaking out about their experiences.
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