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Richland County proclaims September 2025 as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month; local alliance speaks at meeting
Summary
Council unanimously approved a resolution recognizing September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Representatives from the South Carolina Cancer Alliance attended and spoke about screening, disparities particularly affecting Black men, and the role of PSA testing and imaging in early detection.
Richland County Council unanimously approved a resolution at its Sept. 16 meeting recognizing September 2025 as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
Council member Aileen (identified in the meeting materials and proclamation text) read a resolution noting that prostate cancer is the most common non‑skin cancer among men in the United States and citing statistics and risk factors highlighted in the resolution text. The proclamation-language read aloud included statements that early detection leads to high survival rates, that Black men face higher risks of diagnosis and death, and that PSA testing together with imaging studies are important tools for early detection, diagnosis and treatment.
Representatives from the South Carolina Cancer Alliance attended the meeting. Nicole Echols, introduced by a council member as CEO of the South Carolina Cancer Alliance, and Brenda Thorpe spoke briefly after the proclamation was adopted. Echols thanked council for the recognition and reiterated the alliance’s work to raise PSA awareness and address disparities in mortality among African American men.
Why it matters: the proclamation is symbolic but directs county attention to screening and outreach; attendees said awareness and sharing personal experiences encourage men to seek screening and care.
Vote and procedural note
- The resolution was moved, seconded and adopted by roll call; the clerk recorded Yes votes from all council members present.
Speakers and attribution
- Council member Aileen (proclamation sponsor/reader) - Nicole Echols, CEO, South Carolina Cancer Alliance - Brenda Thorpe (represented with the alliance at the meeting)
What’s next: The proclamation encourages residents to get screened if due, support advocacy groups, and share awareness information; no county-funded program expansion or binding policy change was recorded in the meeting.
