Manila, June 10 -- As the country celebrates Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Tuesday encouraged Filipino men to consult their doctors for prostate cancer screening.

In a news release, the PhilHealth said its Z benefit package worth PHP100,000 covers low to intermediate treatment for prostate cancer.

It said men 70 years old and below can avail of the package at PhilHealth-accredited hospitals and health facilities.

However, concerned individuals are advised to contact the Z benefits coordinator assigned in the contracted health facility they have chosen for a pre-authorization check before undergoing surgery.

The Prostate Cancer Awareness Month focuses on educating the publi...