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Updated · KOMO News · Sep 1
Movember's Rebecca Dabbs Urges Prostate Cancer Screening in September Campaign
Updated
Updated · KOMO News · Sep 1

Movember's Rebecca Dabbs Urges Prostate Cancer Screening in September Campaign

1 articles · Updated · KOMO News · Sep 1

Summary

  • Rebecca Dabbs used Prostate Cancer Awareness Month to press men to discuss risk, screening options and support after diagnosis on Seattle's ARC program.
  • September's campaign centers on early detection because prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among U.S. men.
  • Dabbs, speaking for Movember, framed the effort around conversations many men delay, extending the message to families as well as patients.

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