CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of understanding this disease and the challenges men face.
Each year, about 300,000 men in the U.S. are diagnosed with prostate cancer, and roughly 45,000 have hormone-sensitive forms.
Among them is Bob Lane, a survivor who turned his second diagnosis into a mission.
Known affectionately as “Elevator Bob,” he volunteers two days a week at his doctor’s office, greeting patients, listening to their fears, and offering encouragement rooted in his own experience.
Bob joins Dr. Benjamin Lowentritt, Director of Prostate Cancer Services at United Urology Group, to share what men should know about hormone-sensitive prostate cancer.
Dr. Lowentritt says real-world data, not just clinical trial results, but play a vital role in guiding care, and that support, advocacy, and informed choices can make a difference for patients.
Together, their stories highlight the importance of awareness, early detection, and community support during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
