29/11/2025
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29/11/2025
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KUWAIT CITY, Nov 29: The Cancer Aware Nation (CAN) Campaign launched its prostate cancer awareness campaign under the slogan, “Your Health Deserves your Attention.” The campaign is held in November, which is designated globally as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. It is being conducted in cooperation with the Kuwaiti Urological Association. Chairman of CAN Board of Directors Dr. Khalid Al-Saleh stated that this campaign is part of ongoing efforts to promote preventative healthcare and raise awareness about prostate cancer. He revealed the campaign aims to provide the public with the necessary medical information through the specialized medical teams offering consultations in shopping malls.
He added that awareness lectures will be organized and men will be encouraged to undergo tumor marker testing, which helps in the early detection of cancer, treatment and prevention, especially for older men. He pointed out that the campaign includes various activities to reach the largest possible segment of the target age group, taking into consideration the increasing rate of this type of cancer among men. He cited the 2020 statistics issued by Kuwait Cancer Control Center (KCCC), indicating that 51 cases of prostate cancer are discovered among Kuwaitis annually -- 8.7 percent of all registered cancer cases, while non-Kuwaitis account for around 40 cases annually or 6.6 percent of the total.
He explained that KCCC launched this campaign to encourage men over 50 years old to adopt a healthy lifestyle and undergo PSA (prostate-specific antigen) testing. He said a family history of the disease and obesity are among the most significant risk factors. He stressed that adopting a healthy lifestyle, both in terms of diet and physical activity, is the first line of defense against various diseases, including prostate cancer, in addition to maintaining a healthy weight and undergoing regular checkups.
By Marwa Al-Bahrawi Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff