A Simple Ask Can Make a Big Difference.
AskDad is the flagship prostate cancer awareness campaign of Curt Cares, Inc. We help men and families start conversations about prostate health, understand risk and screening, and know what questions to ask.
Our outreach also focuses on rural and underserved communities, where trusted information, screening resources and access to care may be harder to find.
Real People. Real Conversations. A Healthier Tomorrow.
What IsProstate Cancer?
Prostate cancer begins when cells in the prostate grow abnormally. The prostate is a small gland in the male reproductive system located below the bladder.
Prostate cancer can grow slowly or more aggressively, and in its early stages it often causes no noticeable symptoms. That’s one reason understanding your risk and talking with your healthcare provider about screening can be important.
The prostate is a walnut-sized gland in the male reproductive system located just below the bladder and in front of the rectum. It surrounds the upper portion of the urethra and produces fluid that contributes to semen and helps support sperm.
Prostate
The prostate is a walnut-sized gland in the male reproductive system located just below the bladder and in front of the rectum. It surrounds the upper portion of the urethra and produces fluid that contributes to semen and helps support sperm.
What Men Should Know.
Prostate cancer affects men in every community. Understanding a few key facts can help turn awareness into informed conversations and appropriate next steps.
The conversation can change what happens next.
Understanding the facts is the first step. Knowing your individual risk is what comes next.
What Can Increase Your Risk?
Anyone can get prostate cancer, but some factors may increase a man's risk. Knowing your risk can help you have more informed conversations with your healthcare provider.
Know your risk. Have the conversation.
Understanding your personal risk can help you and your healthcare provider decide what's right for you.
It Starts With a Conversation
A simple conversation can open the door to better health, stronger relationships and more tomorrows. You don't need to have all the answers — you just need to care enough to start the conversation.
Sometimes the most important conversations are the hardest to start.
A simple conversation can open the door to something bigger.
Sometimes knowing a little more makes asking a little easier.
You don't have to have all the answers. Sometimes you just have to be there.
What to Ask Dad
You don't need the perfect words. Sometimes a simple question is all it takes to start a conversation about his health.
When was your last check-up?
Many men put off routine healthcare when they feel fine. Asking about his last check-up can open the door to a broader conversation about prostate health.
Many men put off routine healthcare when they feel fine. Asking about his last check-up can open the door to a broader conversation about prostate health.
Risk is not the same for every man. Age, family history, race and other health factors can help shape the conversation he has with his healthcare provider.
Taking the next step can feel easier when someone is there with you. Offering to go along can turn a difficult conversation into something supportive and practical.
Help Us Turn
Awareness Into
Action.
One Question Can Change the Conversation.
Prostate health doesn't always come up on its own. Sometimes it takes a son, daughter, spouse, friend or loved one to simply ask.
Dad, have you talked to your doctor about your prostate health?
Ask today. It could change his tomorrow.