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September is Ovarian and Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Hugh T. Farley
September 15, 2015
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For both men and women, September is an important opportunity to help spread cancer awareness. This month is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, as well as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men, and ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer death in women. For more information on these cancers and others, visit https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/cancer/educational_materials/
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