HAMPTON, Va. — One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime — a statistic that hit home this weekend at the Hampton University Proton Cancer Institute.

Hundreds of men gathered for the Fourth Annual Prostate Cancer and Men’s Health Awareness Fair, where screenings, education, and support took center stage.

“Anything to help prolong life is worth doing,” said one attendee.

For Larry Eure, the decision to show up was about more than just his own health.

“I understand I’m doing something to help myself and my family,” he said.

Sentara Health Board Member Gil Bland said this year’s crowd was the largest yet.

“When I drove up, I had a tear in my eye to see this kind of turnout,” Bland said.

The issue also hits close to home for Hampton University President Da

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