Whereas one in eight men in British Columbia will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime representing the number one cancer risk to men; And whereas the economic, family and social costs to our province would be significantly diminished through increased awareness and early detection: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM request the provincial government proclaim September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month to ensure men and their loved ones are aware of the need for early detection.
Ministry of Health Government appreciated this request, and shared UBCMs interest in education and increased awareness about prostate cancer and mens health. The Ministry of Health provided 1 million to the Vancouver General Hospital and UBC Hospital Foundation in 201415 to support the Prostate Cancer Supportive Care Program developed through the Vancouver General Hospital. Government also shared UBCMs interest in having the month of September 2015 proclaimed as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and is pleased to advise that, on September 8, 2015, both the Honourable Suzanne Anton, Minister of Justice and Attorney General, and the Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor in Council, declared that September 2015 be proclaimed as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in British Columbia.