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3-on-3 caging for Prostate Cancer Awareness set tomorrow
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Posted on Sep 22 2011
In an effort to promote prostate cancer awareness, the Department of Public Health, in conjunction with the Masters Basketball Federation of the NMI, is hosting the 2011 Prostate Cancer Awareness 35A 3-On-3 Masters Basketball Tournament tomorrow afternoon starting at 5pm.
So far 10 teams made up of six players each have signed on to participate in this free event that is open to all players age 35 or older. The current teams include Konflikt, Mobil, It’s Just A Game!, Da Legends, Da Real Deal!, Blue Haus, Why Me?, Satbahi’s, Who’s Next, and Below the Rim.
T-shirts and other prizes will be handed out to participants.
Teams on the expected waiting list are urged to show up at 4pm in the event that registered teams do not show. Players are also encouraged to bring water.
“We are inviting the public to support this worthy cause and encourage all men near the age of 40 or above to make sure they see their doctor for a check up,” said tournament coordinator Ando Benavente in an email yesterday.
This year’s DPH slogan has been labeled, “Real men get their facts!”
Prostate cancer tends to develop in men over the age of 50, and although it is one of the most prevalent forms of cancer often times the symptoms are not detected. Prostate cancer usually progresses very slowly and many factors, including genetics and diet, contribute to its development.
Exercise and a healthy diet can help prevent its development as well as medication.
Prostate cancer has also been known to spread to other parts of the body, particularly in bones and lymph nodes.
It is recommended for men above the age of 40 undergo routine check ups whether through a biopsy or screening for early detection of the disease.
Although its cause is unknown men with first-degree family members that have contracted prostate cancer are twice as likely to come down with it. Men with high blood pressure are also more likely to develop prostate cancer.
In related news, the anticipated MBFNMI season is expected to start later this year, but organizers are still finalizing a venue for its games.
