Currently, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the two most prevalent types of cancer in St. Clair County just under breast cancer are prostate and lung cancer.

The CDC sites prostate cancer as being the most common, non-skin cancer among American men followed by lung cancer which is the leading cause of cancer death and the second most common cancer among both men and women in the United States.

To increase awareness of these types of cancer, the St. Clair County Extension Office is proud to announce that we will host a Blue & White Prostate & Lung Cancer Awareness Luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 10 from 11 a.m.—1 p.m. at the Pell City Civic Center. The luncheon is free and everyone is welcome but seating is limited. Since lunch will be provided, you must call our office at 205-338-9416 to reserve your seat. We will also be giving out lots of door prizes, so you don’t want to miss this very important luncheon!

Guest speakers include Dr. Tyler Poston from the Urology Centers of Alabama and Mississippi, Ashley Lyerly, American Lung Association, regional director of Public Policy for the Southeast Region.

Dr. Tyler Poston, Urology Centers of AL

Dr. Tyler Poston was born in Washington, DC, but raised in Birmingham. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Alabama where he earned a B.A. in Advertising with minor in Biology. Dr. Poston then completed his medical degree at the University of Alabama’s School of Medicine, where he was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He then completed his internship in General Surgery and residency in Urology at UAB before joining Urology Centers of Alabama. Dr. Poston’s special interests of care include: comprehensive urological care, robotic and laparoscopic surgery, management of genitourinary malignancies, erectile dysfunction, male/female incontinence, medical and surgical management of kidney stones, medical and surgical management of BPH, male infertility, and upper/lower urinary tract reconstruction. 

Dr. Poston’s wife, Megan, is an OB/GYN in Birmingham. He enjoys spending his free time with family, friends and their rescue dogs. Dr. Poston is an avid collegiate and professional sports fan. His hobbies include exercise, hiking, golf, and traveling.

Ashley Lyerly, MPA, American Lung Association Regional Director of Public Policy, Southeast Region

The American Lung Association strives to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy, and research. As the Regional Director of Public Policy, Ashley Lyerly guides the American Lung Association’s advocacy activities on tobacco control, healthy air, and other lung health issues across Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. Ashley joined the American Lung Association as the Director of Advocacy in Alabama in October 2011. In this position, she was responsible for facilitating the policy priorities across the State, including leading local smoke-free campaigns and managing the local and state tobacco free coalitions. Prior to joining the American Lung Association, Ashley was a Project Facilitator for United Way of Central Alabama addressing tobacco control and prevention strategies. In addition to her previous work in tobacco control, she has a background working on financial stability issues with the low to moderate income population as the Manager of Workforce Development and Financial Stability for United Way Worldwide. Ashley Lyerly has a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies from Rhodes College and a Masters of Public Administration from the George Washington University.

Lunch will be provided but seating is limited. Please call the St. Clair County Extension Office at 205-338-9416 to make your reservations before October 3. For more information, please contact Lee Ann Clark, County Extension Coordinator.