On average, men live 5 years less than women and more than 12% of men over 18 are in fair or poor health, according to Movember US. Men are also 24% less likely than women to have visited a doctor within the past year.

HOUSTON – September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a time to keep in mind that according to the American Cancer Society, about one out of nine men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. To stress the importance of screenings and having the right treatment for this disease, urologist, Dr. Nathaniel Barnes, and radiation oncologist, Dr. Shariq Khwaja with Memorial Hermann Cancer Center, shared details that you need to know about how to tackle prostate cancer. “When we talk about risks, risks are defined by our genetics and the environment, particularly the interplay between the two. There is currently no way to prevent prostate cancer,” warned Khwaja, who mentioned that his type of cancer can be treatable, but early detention is important. For more information about prostate cancer screening and treatments, visit cancer.memorialhermann.org/prostate-cancer, or call 833-770-7771.