Get Screened Early: Prostate Cancer Is Highly Treatable

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and Harris County Public Health is urging men to learn their risk and talk with a doctor about screening. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in U.S. men besides skin cancer. When found early, the five-year survival rate is over 99%. HCPH offers free prostate cancer screening at its clinics and mobile health events across Harris County. Call (832) 927-7350 or visit hcphtx.org/healthservices.

• Harris County Public Health (HCPH) offers free prostate cancer screening for eligible community members. • HCPH provides health services at its Health Services clinics. • HCPH runs mobile health events at locations across Harris County.

1. Call HCPH Health Services at (832) 927-7350 to learn about eligibility and make an appointment. 2. Visit hcphtx.org/healthservices for more information about clinic services. 3. Visit hcphtx.org/mobilehealth to find a mobile health event near you. 4. Talk to your doctor about when you should start screening based on your age, race, and family history.

• Harris County Public Health is the official local public health agency for Harris County, Texas. • Screening guidelines cited are from the American Cancer Society (ACS). • Survival rate statistics are from the American Cancer Society.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men (besides skin cancer). It often has no symptoms early on. When found early, more than 99% of men survive at least 5 years. Getting screened at the right time can save your life.