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MAN PLEASE... CHECK YOURSELF!

On September 28, 2024, the Eta Nu Nu Chapter hosted a vital Prostate Cancer Awareness event, bringing together community members to educate and inform about this critical health issue. The event aimed to raise awareness about prostate cancer prevention, early detection, and available support resources.


T​he HNN Prostate Cancer Awareness event was a resounding success, and we are committed to continuing our efforts to raise awareness and provide education on this important health issue. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those affected by prostate cancer and encourage proactive health measures among men in our community.


​We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated in the event, including our partners and sponsors, whose support made this initiative possible. Your engagement is crucial in the fight against prostate cancer and in promoting awareness within our community.

Prostate cancer makes up about 37% of all cancers in Black men. Around 1 in 6 will be diagnosed with the disease at some point in life. It’s more common in Black men than other racial/ethnic groups.


The disease is also deadlier for Black men. They’re twice as likely to die from prostate cancer compared to men of other races. That’s the biggest racial disparity in deaths from any cancer in the United States.

When it comes to prostate cancer, Black men are also more likely than other races to:

  1. Be diagnosed at an earlier age
  2. Have fast-growing, or high-grade, tumor cells
  3. Have prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (called advanced or metastatic cancer)

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