{"id":890,"date":"2024-11-03T19:35:17","date_gmt":"2024-11-03T18:35:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mascothealthcare.com\/blog\/?p=890"},"modified":"2024-11-03T19:35:22","modified_gmt":"2024-11-03T18:35:22","slug":"mascot-healthcare-prostate-cancer-awareness-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mascothealthcare.com\/blog\/mascot-healthcare-prostate-cancer-awareness-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"Mascot Healthcare Prostate Cancer Awareness Drive"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf1f\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t7f\/2\/16\/1f31f.png\">&nbsp;Join Us for Blue November!&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf1f\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t7f\/2\/16\/1f31f.png\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In honor of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Mascot Healthcare is offering FREE prostate scans and prostate exams for men aged 50 years and above on November 16!&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\ud83e\ude7a\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t62\/2\/16\/1fa7a.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc99\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tb\/2\/16\/1f499.png\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a fantastic opportunity to prioritize your health and get screened. Early detection saves lives! Don\u2019t miss out on this chance to take control of your well-being.<br>This opportunity is particulary important for men with symptoms such as difficult urination, enlarged prostate and frequent urination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcc5\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t1d\/2\/16\/1f4c5.png\">&nbsp;Date: November 16, 2024<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\ud83d\udccd\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tcc\/2\/16\/1f4cd.png\">&nbsp;Location: No 52 Solanke street, Off Chemist junction, Akoka<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\u23f0\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tb5\/2\/16\/23f0.png\">&nbsp;Time: 10:00 am<br>Message 08165866252 (Whatsapp\/SMS only) for more Information and bookings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spread the word and tag someone who needs to hear this! 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