Prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer among men. Men may find it a difficult topic to discuss with their healthcare providers and even with family and friends, but it’s an important conversation to have. There’s no better time than now, during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, to share facts about the disease.

Bladder cancer survivor Liz Hiles shares how an ostomy saved her life, clears up some myths about ostomies, and offers helpful resources for others who have an ostomy or may need one.

This month is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, a fitting time to highlight resources available for women impacted by the disease. It’s also a good time to explain risk factors for ovarian cancer and signs and symptoms to watch for. Read on for more details.

This month’s featured cancer advocate is Kerri Susko, LISW-CP, OSW-C. Kerri is the Director of CSC at Prisma Health Cancer Institute. For other aspiring cancer advocates, she offers this advice: “The smallest step is a step toward change.” Read on to learn more about Kerri and how she's making an impact in the cancer community.