BLUE SEPTEMBER NEWS

ABC Broken Hill - Megan Roberts

Last Updated: Monday 13th of September 2010 at 05:21:43 PM

Half of all men will be diagnosed with cancer in their life time according to the latest statistics released by CancerCare. Blue September is a campaign being run this month encouraging everyone to wear blue and raise awareness of the statistic. John Casey, cancer survivor says men are more reluctant to go to their doctor than women but early detection is vital in treating all types of cancer

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It's Blue September, the month to wear blue and raise money for the rising number of cancers in men. 50% of NSW men will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. John Casey, cancer survivor says it has to do with a reluctance to talk about men's health..