Schumer goes extra mile for prostate screenings

Courtesy NYDailyNews.com - Health - NY Daily News  Sun, 06/15/2008 - 21:13

He's one of the most powerful men in Congress, but Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), like a lot of American men, worries about prostate cancer.

In his case, it's a fear that comes from a family history with the disease.


 

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Schumer's Prostate Screening

It is good to see public figures taking the lead in preventive screenings. Hopefully, their public position can get others to get screened as well.

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