On average, men live 5 years less than women and more than 12% of men over 18 are in fair or poor health, according to Movember US. Men are also 24% less likely than women to have visited a doctor within the past year.

HOUSTON – If you’ve seen our newscasts lately, you may have noticed something different from the men at KPRC 2. Scroll to the bottom to support the No-Shave November campaignThey are participating in No-Shave November, a month-long journey to spark conversation and raise cancer awareness. This year, in addition to growing out their facial hair, they are raising money for the cause. You can either donate to the team as a whole or donate to your favorite KPRC 2 team member. Traditionally, for No-Shave November, all facial hair is grown.

When it comes to prostate cancer, about six cases in 10 are diagnosed in men who are 65 or older. “Turns out, I have prostate cancer," Roker admitted. “Then in groups that are at a higher risk of prostate cancer groups, like we mentioned African American men, for patients who have a family history of prostate cancer... screening even earlier. Screening involves mostly blood-based tests to look for prostate cancer.”In recent years, there have been many options for men with prostate cancer. Here’s what KPRC 2 Chief Meteorologist Frank Billingsley chose during his battle with prostate cancer.