Prostate Awareness Bermuda will host a free community health forum, entitled “Men’s Health: Prostate Care” on Tuesday, 17 November, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the T.N. Tatem Facility.
The forum looks at The Future of Prostate and Cancer Care in Bermuda and the Caribbean, with a focus on innovation, access and better patient outcomes.
The guest speaker is Dr Jonathan Noël, a robotic urological surgeon and Medical Director of Global Robotic Prostate, UK. Dr Noël trained in the UK, the Caribbean and the USA. He specialises in advanced, minimally invasive robotic surgery for prostate cancer, with a focus on recovery and quality of life.
He will be joined by Dr Carika Weldon of CariGenetics, who will share the latest findings on how genetics testing can help find prostate cancer risk earlier, and by a prostate disease survivor, who will share his personal journey.
CariGenetics will also be offering free genetic testing for prostate cancer risk and invites men interested to complete the consent form here.
The forum is sponsored by the DailyMale, Bermuda Union of Teachers and Restoration Ministries SDA Church and CariGenetics.
“Prostate related diseases are the most prevalent medical conditions affecting men in Bermuda, in particular black males. Suffering from prostate cancer or an enlarged prostate (BPH) should not diminish one’s quality of life or life expectancy if they are detected early. Forums like the upcoming one are intended to educate not just males but their family support about the prostate conditions and the need for early detection. Early detection is being proactive; that is our vision for Bermuda’s men,” said a spokesperson for Prostate Awareness Bermuda.
Men, and the families and partners who support them, are encouraged to attend. Early conversations about prostate health can make a significant difference.
Event details:
Title: Men’s Health: Prostate Care, a free community forum
When: Tuesday, 17 November, 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Where: T.N. Tatem Facility
Cost: Free
