Spring 2019 Our Health


HU School of Nursing Volunteers at Prostate Cancer Detection Event


Rating: NNNN Makes: 6 Servings


Prep time: 20 minutes


This classic garbanzo bean dip is easy to make and a versatile dish. Serve hummus with fresh raw vegetables, on a piece of whole wheat pita bread or tortilla, on crackers, or as a


sandwich filling


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Group photo with Hampton University faculty and student volunteers BY HAMPTON UNIVERSITY HAMPTON, Va.


and students at


University’s School of Nursing volunteered


from the


Annual the


– Faculty Hampton


Free


Prostate Cancer Early Detection Event on Saturday, February 2, 2019. The event was hosted at Queen Street North Worship Center in Hampton, VA where Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) tests and Digital Rectal Exams (DRE) were given.


“It will is projected outpace that population


cancer growth


in Virginia for the next 25 years. The Hampton Roads area has been heavily affected by prostate cancer. Each year, the Hampton University School of Nursing volunteers for this cancer event as a way to give back to those people who are unaware of the severity of this disease. We are proud to say that the Hampton University Proton


participates every • year, sharing his


testimony to our student volunteers. He was screened


and diagnosed


and received his results in the mail stating he had prostate cancer. Early treatment is key to minimizing adverse outcomes."


Facts about Prostate Cancer: Many men die with prostate cancer, but not from it.


Although it has not been proven


conclusively, it is thought that a diet high in fats could lead to increased testosterone production.


Lack of exercise can lead to


general ill-health and makes someone more susceptible to all sorts of diseases, prostate problems included.


A man with three first degree Therapy Institute has the


resources to help fight this sickness to save men in our local community,” said Hampton University President, Dr. William R. Harvey.


The event titled, ‘Save Our


Men’ is an initiative for men with a family history of prostate cancer. African Americans are at the highest risk of having prostate cancer and should be screened much earlier than other men should.


“At the start of this research, event,


they have an information forum and speakers sharing their personal testimonies, statistics.


data and The Hampton Roads


area has the highest mortality rate, nationwide, specifically in Portsmouth. This event helps bring early protection and screening to prevent adverse outcomes leading to death,” said Assistant Nursing Professor, Dr.


Tinnikka Robert-


son-Jones. “I think every year is a success. We have a gentleman who


relatives with prostate cancer has a ten times increased risk of developing prostate cancer himself.


The prostate needs time and


male hormones to develop cancer. Testosterone does not cause prostate cancer, but is essential for prostate cancer to develop.


Men whose mothers or sisters


have developed breast cancer are also at increased risk for prostate cancer.


Because prostate cancer generally


takes so long to develop, many doctors opt for the so-called 'watchful waiting' as a treatment option.


Besides castration at a young age,


which is obviously not a viable option, there is no certain way of preventing prostate cancer.


by Queen


This event was sponsored Street


Baptist Church,


Riverside Cancer Care Center and the Hampton Roads Prostate Health Forum. Participating doctors were Dr. Ifeanyi Ani (Urologist), Dr. Eric Darby (Urologist) and Dr. Mark Fleming (Medical Oncologist).


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Serve hummus with fresh raw vegetables, on a piece of pita bread or flour tortilla, on any cracker, or as a sandwich filling on toasted bread.


LIVE your life. fight your cancer.


Let US DIRECTIONS


2 cups garbanzo beans, cooked (chickpeas)


2 cloves garlic (minced) 1/4 cup lemon juice


1 tablespoon sesame tahini ((ses- ame paste) or substitute peanut butter for a sweet taste) 2 tablespoons olive oil


NOTES


1. Mash the garbanzo beans until smooth (if you have a blender, put the beans and lemon juice into it and blend).


2.


Add the garlic, lemon juice, tahini and oil. Mix well.


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