As cancer prevalence rises in Barbados and emphasis on early detection and screening intensifies, the Barbados Cancer Society (BCS) has revealed more men are coming forward for prostate cancer screening. Michelle Straughn, the BCS’s walk manager, told Barbados TODAY: “We’re doing all we can to ensure the word is out there.” “As [the Society’s President]…

The Barbados Cancer Society has credited rising numbers of men getting screened for prostate cancer to heightened awareness and the introduction of simpler, less invasive testing.  This positive trend comes as the organization prepares for its second annual Cemix Prostate Cancer Run/Walk, set for Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Garrison Savannah. The event aims…