Prostate Conditions Education Council

10/15/2026

Prostate cancer is quiet. It doesn't announce itself with pain or obvious symptoms. By the time many men feel something, they're out of the window where early-stage treatment is most effective.

That's why early detection matters. Prostate cancer is one of the most curable cancers on earth, but only if it's caught early. Finding it early expands treatment options, improves outcomes and gives men and their families more time.

Yet advanced diagnoses have been climbing 4–5% every year for a decade.

Current AUA/SUO guidelines support baseline PSA screening at ages 40–45 for high-risk men and 45–50 for average-risk men. If you're in that window, talk to your healthcare provider.

No man should be beat by a cancer that is treatable. 💙

10/13/2026

Men’s health needs more attention — and more action.

Dr. E. David Crawford sits down with Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. to discuss the State of Men’s Health Act and the need for greater focus on men’s health, from research and prevention to screening and access to care.

The goal is to give men the knowledge and resources they need to better understand their health risks, make informed decisions and take action earlier.

10/12/2026

Prostate cancer doesn't announce itself, so knowing when to get screened matters. For Black men and men with a family history, the conversation about a baseline PSA starts at 40. For everyone else, it starts at 50.

Swipe through, then be a Prostate Cancer Champion: send this to a man you want around for a long time.

10/09/2026

Too often, men wait for someone else to encourage them to see a doctor or start paying attention to their health. But taking an active role in your health starts with knowing what steps to take.

10/06/2026

When it comes to your health, don’t miss a beat.

Founder and Chairman of the Prostate Cancer Education Council since 1989, Dr. Crawford is a nationally recognized prostate cancer researcher and physician who has dedicated his career to advancing early detection and men’s health education. While progress has been made, too many diseases affecting men, including prostate cancer, are still detected too late.

Prostate cancer often has no symptoms in its early stages. That’s why knowing your risk, talking with your doctor and getting screened at the right time matters.

Men, take an active role in your health. Early detection can save lives.

09/18/2026

Your risk. Your genes. Your plan. Treatment options that matter start with knowing your blueprint. For anyone navigating a metastatic prostate cancer diagnosis, biomarker testing is a vital tool to help you and your oncology team make the most informed choices. Check out today’s post to learn how these tests can give you and your doctor a clearer picture for your care. 💙

09/17/2026

Using olive oil instead of butter and reducing consumption of red meats can lead to better long-term survival for men who have had nonmetastatic prostate cancer, says PCEC Board Member Dr. Daniel Petrylak.

Dr. Petrylak, Medical Oncologist at Yale University, was quoted in an article about the link between healthier diets and survival after prostate cancer in Newsweek magazine.

Lower fat diets can reduce inflammation, which may reduce signals associated with cancer growth, Dr. Petrylak said. But just as importantly, plant-based diets lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, which is one of the most common causes of death in men with prostate cancer, he says.

Read the article here:

Researchers examined an association between dietary fat intake and mortality among patients with nonmetastatic prostate cancer.

09/16/2026

Your family history is a powerful tool to protect your health. What runs in your family provides major clues about your DNA.

Knowing your family history isn't about worry. It's about creating a proactive and personalized medical strategy with your care team. This Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, talk to your healthcare provider about your family history and risk factors and when a simple PSA screening is right for you.

09/15/2026

Thank you, St. Louis! 💙

Your support made our men’s health and prostate screening event powerful. More men know their numbers today and that matters. Grateful for our partners who helped make it happen.

09/12/2026

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and we are live on the ground at the Mount Olive Baptist Church Health & Wellness Expo!

We are proud to team up with today to make prostate health a priority in their community. Because the truth is: KNOWING YOUR PSA NUMBERS SAVES LIVES.

Not near today's event? You don’t have to miss out on taking care of your health. Use this month as your reminder to call your primary care doctor or healthcare provider and schedule a simple appointment to discuss getting a PSA blood test.