KCTV: Men's Health Month: Prostate Cancer Awareness

June is Men's Health Month, a time to raise awareness about health issues affecting men.

Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer among men globally and the second leading cause of death for American men, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). 

Jacob Smeltzer, an oncologist with Saint Luke's Cancer Institute, joined KCTV to talk about prostate cancer detection, treatment, and awareness.

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