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Article: Join Legendary Entertainer Harry Belafonte in New York City for Free Prostate Cancer Screenings During Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.

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September 7, 2004
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Belafonte Partners with the National Prostate Cancer Coalition and Sanofi-Synthelabo Inc. to Encourage American Men to Learn More About Prostate Cancer

As a public service to the people of New York City, the National Prostate Cancer Coalition (NPCC) and Sanofi-Synthelabo Inc. - Sanofi-Aventis group are bringing the "Drive Against Prostate Cancer" mobile van and public education program to the city as part of September's Prostate Cancer Awareness Month activities. As a part of these activities, legendary entertainer and prostate cancer survivor Harry Belafonte will be available during the day to offer support and encouragement to those being tested for the ...

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