MONROE, La. – Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center will host its “Barbershop Bash Delta” event on Saturday, December 7, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Celebrity Barber School (3220 Louisville Ave) in Monroe.
This no-cost community screening event will offer educational resources on prevention and early detection as well as screenings for prostate and colorectal cancer. There will also be free food, music and fun activities for children.
Mary Bird Perkins is hosting the Barbershop Bash to raise awareness of the dangers of prostate cancer and colorectal cancer and highlight the importance of getting screened, especially among African American men.
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancer diagnoses for men, with roughly one in eight men diagnosed in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. Colorectal cancer is also one of the most common cancers in both men and women. The five-year survival rate for colorectal cancer is 91% if detected early. However, only 38% of colorectal cancer cases are diagnosed at an early stage.
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center works with community partners to offer screening events in various settings, including barbershops. Barbershop owners are often seen as trusted messengers in their communities, with their barbershops serving as open discussion forums where men can discuss life and challenges, including health-related issues, among their peers. For Mary Bird Perkins, it’s about reaching men where they are.
This event is offered at no cost to the community thanks to the generous support of the United Health Foundation.
For more information about this event or to learn more about other upcoming Barbershop Bash events, visit marybird.org/barbershopbash.