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Vice Chair Dr. Mike Lee discloses prostate cancer diagnosis, urges screening
Summary
Vice Chair Dr. Mike Lee disclosed a diagnosis of prostate cancer during the June 23 meeting and encouraged residents to pursue early screening and consider adding a PSA test to annual physicals; he offered to answer questions via his county cell phone.
Vice Chair Dr. Mike Lee told the Board and attendees at the June 23 meeting that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and used the moment to raise awareness about early screening.
Dr. Lee asked residents to consider adding a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test to an annual physical and discussed preparing for treatment. He offered to be contacted by email or his county cell phone to answer questions and to help residents understand what to expect from prostate cancer screening.
The disclosure was delivered during the announcements portion of the meeting. Commissioners and staff acknowledged the disclosure; no formal action or vote was associated with the statement.
