Men, Grow Your Moustache This November and Promote Cancer Awareness!

It's that time of year when facial hair on men actually comes as more of a necessity then a fashion statement. Moustaches and beards are great protective barriers between your face and harsh Wyoming winters. Growing out those whiskers can also help promote cancer awareness!

Wyoming men are being asked by the Wyoming Comprehensive Cancer Control Consortium to commit to growing a moustache for 30 days starting November 1 as part of a men’s health promotion effort called “Movember.” Jessica Salvatore, outreach coordinator for the Wyoming Comprehensive Cancer Control Program at the Wyoming Department of Health, said the word “Movember” combines the word “Mo,” which is sometimes slang for moustache, and November. The health promotion effort is supported by several national and international cancer advocacy organizations.

“The idea behind “Movember” is to raise awareness around men’s health issues, specifically cancers affecting men,” Salvatore said.  “Most cancers are highly curable if caught in the early stages – including prostate and testicular cancer.”

Salvatore noted statistics show one in two men will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. “One-third of cancer deaths are somewhat preventable because they are related to obesity, physical inactivity and poor nutrition,” she said.

At the end of November, a number of events and contests will be held in Wyoming.  Each will include health education materials.

For more information and details on Wyoming “Movember” events click here! Or call Salvatore at 307-777-7362.

Information provided by the Wyoming Department of Health and the Wyoming Comprehensive Cancer Control Consortium.