In this blog:
- About 334,000 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2026.
- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that men are about half as likely as women to to seek preventive healthcare.
- Seattle Sounders FC and Ashwani Rajput, M.D., executive director of Providence Swedish Cancer Institute, visited Good Day Seattle recently for a discussion about the important role regular screenings play in preventing cancer.
- Watch the video to hear Coach Brian's personal story, and learn from Dr. Rajput why early detection is the name of the game in effective treatment.
Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer and Ashwani Rajput, M.D., executive medical director of Providence Swedish Cancer Institute, recently joined FOX13’s Good Day Seattle to talk with co-host Erin Mayovsky about why cancer screenings matter.
Coach Schmetzer shared that his father, who was very active, put off getting checked and died of skin cancer just three weeks after seeing a doctor. He says the outcome might have been different had he gone sooner. His message to viewers is simple: cancer can be sneaky, and whether you’re young or old, it’s important to get checked.
Dr. Rajput spoke about the role prevention and screening play in protecting health. He emphasized that taking care of your health and your body is important, and that it’s best to get help sooner rather than later.
To learn more about men’s health screenings and find the care that’s right for you, visit ProvidenceSwedish.org/menscreening.
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Additional resources
Understanding prostate cancer: risks, symptoms and prevention
Men’s health: It’s never too early to start annual exams
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