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Gov. Wolf’s diagnosis promotes discussion of prostate cancer, By Sam Kennedy. Featuring Dr. Vanessa L. Elliott. The Morning Call, February 29,2016

By UCPA100 29 Feb, 2016 News Dr. Elliott, prostate cancer

The doctors who lead the fight against prostate cancer have seized Gov. Tom Wolf’s diagnosis as a teachable moment.

“All men at the age of 40 should start thinking about their prostate health,” said urologist Vanessa Elliott. “They need to at least start thinking about it.”

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