Key Massachusetts Legislators Lead the Nation in Declaring Prostate Cancer a Public Health Priority

Senate President Therese Murray, jointly with Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo set a historic precedent by declaring prostate cancer as a public priority, central challenge in men’s health and a major disparity issue.  The Senate President introduced the Massachusetts General Court Resolutions at the Third Annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Day at the Massachusetts State House onThursday,…

Massachusetts Legislators, Advocates and Physicians to Declare Prostate Cancer a Public Health Priority at State House Event

Massachusetts leaders will gather at the State House today for Prostate Cancer Awareness Day to proclaim prostate cancer as a public priority in Massachusetts and a health care crisis in African American men, and discuss recent advances in early diagnosis and treatment. Senate President Therese Murray will announce a Governor’s Proclamation of September 15 as a Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Awareness Day for…