Started back in 2003, “Movember” is now a global movement dedicated to raising awareness for men’s health issues like prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health. We are showing our support by growing “Bustaches” for the entire month. Whether you are starting from a clean-shaven face, or carving out a Bustache from your already manly beard, a Bustache is a great way to bring awareness to Central PA about men’s health. For the kids and ladies, just click the above ‘stache to print out a cutout of your very own Bustache.
All this month at Northland Bowl & The Arena, we’re raising money for the Bob Perks Fund, which helps individuals with cancer families with financial assistance for basic necessities. Go there and donate just $1 and you’ll get a “Bustache” put on the wall showing your support.
Also at Northland Bowl & The Arena, on November 24th at 11am, we’re holding a bowling event for the whole family called, “Check Your Balls & Strikes”. bring the family to enjoy bowling as a special rate and give a little extra for the Bob Perks Fund. this will be the day the Bus staff will show off our facial hair and you can, too! We’re out to raise money, have some fun, and show off our ‘staches. You will still be able to purchase a charitable “Bustache” at the event. 93.7 The Bus will also be broadcasting live from 11am-1pm. Come out and join us.
Prostate Cancer
In the US, one in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime making it the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men after skin cancer. In 2013, over 238,000 new cases of the disease will be diagnosed and almost 30,000 men will die of prostate cancer in the US alone.
Despite these figures, the level of awareness, understanding and support for prostate cancer lags significantly behind that of women’s health causes.
- A man is 35% more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer than a woman is to be diagnosed with breast cancer.
- One new case of prostate cancer occurs every 2.2 minutes and a man dies from the disease every 17.5 minutes.
- The incidence rates are double for African American men.
- If detected and treated early, prostate cancer has a 97 percent success rate.
Testicular Cancer
Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in young men between the ages of 15 and 35. It starts as an abnormal growth or tumor that develops in one or both testicles. It is a highly treatable type of cancer with a very good cure rate (about 95%) if found and treated early.
7,920 new cases of testicular cancer are expected to be diagnosed in 2013.
- Because treatment is so successful, the risk of dying from this cancer is very low: about 1 in 5,000.
- 370 men will die from testicular cancer in 2013.
- A man’s lifetime chance of having testicular cancer is about 1 in 270.
Mental Health
Men in particular face a unique set of challenges when it comes to them managing their mental well-being, with the associated stigma (of shame and embarrassment) often preventing them from seeking help and taking action. In the US:
Men generally have lower levels of awareness of mental illnesses than women
- Over 6 million men (7% of the population) are diagnosed with depression each year
- One of the most common manifestations of mental illness is depression
- Depression affects more than 19 million Americans every year, regardless of age, race, or gender
– See more at: http://thebus.net/movember
