[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 7]
[House]
[Page 10052]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       NATIONAL MEN'S HEALTH WEEK

  (Mr. BARROW of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BARROW of Georgia. Madam Speaker, this is National Men's Health 
Week. Each year, for the last 20 years, we have used the week before 
Father's Day to encourage men of all ages to play an active role in 
living healthier lifestyles.
  The important thing for men to remember, not just this week, but 
every day, is that many of the illnesses that affect us can be 
prevented or successfully treated. I am living proof of that. Thanks to 
early detection, I was able to beat prostate cancer, which used to be 
one of the worst diagnoses a guy could get.
  This week, the members of the Congressional Men's Health Caucus are 
encouraging men, boys, and their families to develop positive habits, 
take preventive measures to combat illness, and do your best to lead 
healthy lifestyles.
  I know all too well the importance of early prevention and early 
detection, and how they can mean the difference between life or death. 
As a leader of the Prostate Cancer Task Force, I encourage men of all 
ages to do the smart thing: know your number, know your condition, and 
stay healthy.

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