Congressman Bobby L. Rush (IL-D1)

Congressman Bobby L. Rush (IL-D1) spoke at PHEN’s 17th Annual African American Prostate Cancer Summit where he emphasized the importance of advocating for prostate health and cancer awareness for the African American community. Congressman Rush explained that Black men are twice as likely to be diagnosed with the disease as White men. However, early detection can be life-saving. Congressman Rush also discussed the PSA Screening for HIM Act.