FRANKLIN, Tenn. – One in every six men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime, and African-American men are more than twice as likely to die from the disease. That’s why Williamson Medical Center has joined a national campaign that encourages men to know their stats about prostate cancer, the second-leading cause of cancer death for American men.

 

Know Your Stats about Prostate Cancer® is a national awareness campaign from the American Urological Association Foundation and the National Football League. Now in its third year, the campaign is bringing the message to fans across the country, educating men and their loved ones about the importance of prostate health.

 

Locally, men and their spouses are invited to attend a free educational program at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, in Meeting Rooms A, B and C at Williamson Medical Center. Urologist Matthew Hassan, M.D., will discuss the importance of prostate cancer screening, the impact of prostate cancer on American men and the range of available treatment options. Lunch will be provided during the hour-long program. Space is limited; RSVP by calling 615.435.5350.

 

Committed to the fight against prostate cancer, Williamson Medical Center was the first suburban hospital in the nation to use the da Vinci Surgical System and has provided hundreds of minimally invasive prostatectomies with robotic assistance.

 

Williamson Medical Center, a 185-bed hospital fully accredited by The Joint Commission, provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care including emergency services, with credentialed physicians in 53 specialties and sub-specialties. The community-focused hospital offers a wide range of wellness services, screenings and classes. For more information about Williamson Medical Center, visit www.williamsonmedicalcenter.org.