{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-re-introduces-prostate-cancer-awareness-month", "Congressman Troy Carter Re-Introduces Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Resolution", "2026-09-09", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. (D-LA), Co-Chair of the Congressional Men\u2019s Health Caucus, introduced a bipartisan House Resolution in recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.\n\n\u201cThis issue is important to me because every year, the Black community is disproportionately affected by prostate cancer. Specifically, Black men are twice as likely to die from prostate cancer as white men,\u201d said Rep. Carter. \u201cTo address the disparities in prostate cancer outcomes, we must ensure at-risk populations have access to prevention, early detection, and treatment options. This disease does not have to be a death sentence. Together, we can increase awareness through campaigns like \u2018Prostate Cancer Awareness Month\u2019 and beat prostate cancer once and for all.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs a physician and Co-Chair of the Men\u2019s Health Caucus, I\u2019m proud to support this resolution. Prostate Cancer is one of the leading causes of death for men, affecting 1 in 8 men during their lifetime. As an ER Doctor, I have seen firsthand the devastation Prostate Cancer has on men and their families. I am proud to stand with my colleagues in leading this resolution once again to help break the stigma around seeking help and raise awareness of this horrible disease.\u201d said Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA).\n\n\u201cThroughout my career as a physician, I saw firsthand the difference that early detection can make in the fight against prostate cancer,\u201d said Rep. Neal Dunn (R-FL). \u201cProstate cancer remains one of the most common cancers affecting American men, yet too many put off important conversations with their doctors about their risk and screening options. This September, I\u2019m proud to once again join my colleagues in recognizing National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and encouraging men across the country to take charge of their health, know their risk, and talk with their doctor about what is right for them.\u201d\n\n\u201cProstate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men,\u201d said Rep. Lieu (D-CA). \u201cIt\u2019s important to talk to a doctor about risk factors and getting screened, especially as you get older and the risk increases. Early detection can save lives. Making September National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is an important reminder for men to prioritize their health. I\u2019m pleased to join the Men\u2019s Health Caucus on this bipartisan effort.\u201d\n\n\u201cEnsuring that our communities are informed about prostate cancer and early detection strategies is crucial to saving lives and protecting families,\u201d said Rep. Rob Menendez (D-NJ). \u201cAs Co-Chair of the Men\u2019s Health Caucus, I am proud to help lead efforts to designate September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and remain committed to making meaningful progress toward improving health outcomes and ending the stigma around men\u2019s health.\u201d\n\nThe full text of the resolution is below, and you can read it here.\n\n\u201cExpressing support for the designation of September 2026 as \u201cNational Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.\u201d\n\n\u201cWhereas, more than 3,100,000 men have at some point been diagnosed with prostate cancer and are still alive in the United States;\n\n\u201cWhereas 1 in 8 men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetimes and 1 in 44 men in the United States will die from prostate cancer;\n\n\u201cWhereas the Men\u2019s Health Network advises that prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed nonskin cancer and the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men in the United States;\n\n\u201cWhereas the American Cancer Society estimates that, in 2026, 333,830 men will be diagnosed with, and more than 36,320 men will die of, prostate cancer;\n\n\u201cWhereas 40 percent of newly diagnosed prostate cancer cases occur in men under the age of 65;\n\n\u201cWhereas the chances of developing prostate cancer rise rapidly after age 50;\n\n\u201cWhereas African-American men suffer from a prostate cancer incidence rate that is significantly higher than that of White men and have more than double the prostate cancer mortality rate than that of White men;\n\n\u201cWhereas having a father or brother with prostate cancer more than doubles the risk of a man developing prostate cancer, with a higher risk for men who have a brother with the disease and the highest risk for men with several affected relatives;\n\n\u201cWhereas screening by a digital rectal examination and a prostate-specific antigen blood test can detect the disease at the earlier, more treatable stages, which could increase the chances of survival for more than 5 years to nearly 100 percent;\n\n\u201cWhereas only 32 percent of men survive more than 5 years if diagnosed with prostate cancer after the cancer has metastasized;\n\n\u201cWhereas there are typically no noticeable symptoms of prostate cancer in the early stages, making appropriate screening critical;\n\n\u201cWhereas the Department of Veterans Affairs has established 21 Precision Oncology Centers of Excellence in order to deliver precision oncology services to veterans suffering from prostate cancer;\n\n\u201cWhereas ongoing research promises further improvements in prostate cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment; and\n\n\u201cWhereas educating people in the United States, including health care providers, about prostate cancer and early detection strategies is crucial to saving the lives of men and preserving and protecting families:\n\n\u201cNow, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives\u2014\n\n\u201c(1) expresses support for the designation of \u2018National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month;\u2019\n\n(2) declares that steps should be taken\u2014(A) to raise awareness about the importance of screening methods for, and treatment of, prostate cancer; (B) to encourage research\u2014\n\n(i) to improve screening and treatment for prostate cancer;\n\n(ii) to discover the causes of prostate cancer; and\n\n(iii) to develop a cure for prostate cancer; and (C) to continue to consider ways to improve access to, and the quality of, health care services for detecting and treating prostate cancer; and\n\n(3) calls on the people of the United States, interest groups, and affected persons\u2014(A) to promote awareness of prostate cancer; (B) to take an active role in the fight to end the devastating effects of prostate cancer on individuals, families, and the economy; and (C) to observe National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.\u201d\n\nBackground\n\nCongressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02) is the Co-Chair of the Congressional Men\u2019s Health Caucus. Congressman Carter is joined by Co-Chair Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA), and Vice Chairs Reps. Neal Dunn (R-FL), Ted Lieu (D-CA), and Rob Menendez (D-NJ). The bipartisan Caucus is dedicated to raising awareness about men\u2019s health issues, encouraging men and boys to take an active role in their personal health, and promoting legislation that will improve the health and well-being of men, boys, and their families.\n\nThe Men\u2019s Health Caucus focuses on topics including mental health care, prostate cancer screening, traumatic brain injury, and urological health issues. 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