Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Health Ministry
Determine Your Prostate Cancer Risk
According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), 1 in 6 men will develop prostate cancer. The following groups of individuals are noted to have a higher risk: men over 50, African-American men, and sons, brothers, and fathers of men with a history of prostate cancer.
TESTING: Prostate-specific antigen blood testing (PSA) and rectal examinations are useful in the early detection of prostate cancer. For males age 50 and over (or males age 40 and over with increased risk), discussion with a physician regarding the risks of and benefits of testing is warranted.
PREVENTION: According to the ACS, healthy lifestyle patterns may provide some benefit in the prevention of prostate cancer. The following is recommended: limited consumption of animal fat and increased consumption of lycopene (antioxidant found in pink grapefruit, watermelon & tomatoes). It is also recommended that prior to the use of dietary supplements, discussion should be held with your physician as it is thought that some supplements may possibly increase risk in some individuals.
Source: Vitality, Issue #4, 2006.
Good Shepherd is a Stephen Ministry Congregation, with seven members commissioned to serve as Stephen Ministers. A Stephen Minister is a person with the gift of mercy, who shows compassion, gives encouragement to and intercedes for those he or she cares for.
Ongoing Activities:
"Helping Hands"
needs your small travel sized toiletries (soaps, shampoo, conditioner, lotion,
etc) for packages they are preparing for the local shelters. Please put the
items in the designated drawer in the Helping Hands Corner.
The Health Ministry Committee will be meet the third Tuesday of all odd-numbered months at 7:30 pm.
We welcome interested individuals who have a background in the health/social sciences field or those who have an interest in those areas. For additional information, please contact Luci Riegel at lucijeanne@juno.com.