Prostate Cancer Center Programs and Events
Upcoming Programs and Events at the Prostate Cancer Center at Saint Joseph's
- January 4, 2012 - 7:00 - 9:00 pm Support Group for those with Prostate Cancer
- Making the Treatment Decision Informational Seminar will not be held in January. We apologize for the inconvenience.
- January 28, 2012 - 7:00 - 11:00 am Community Health Screening Day and Prostate Cancer Screening. See below for details.
More Events >> Click here for full calendar of events
Educational Programs and Events Online and in the Community Related to Prostate Cancer
Go to our newsletter article archive for articles on prostate cancer and prostate health.
Find the resources and support you need>> Go to our Resource Page for a variety of excellent internet-based and free resources on prostate cancer and prostate health. Check out our listing of community resources offering support for men with prostate cancer and their families.
Free Prostate Cancer Screening at Saint Joseph's
The Prostate Cancer Center at Saint Joseph's is committed to screening as a method to continually increase prostate cancer survival. We follow the American Urological Association (AUA) Guidelines for Prostate Cancer Screening which recommends a baseline prostate-specific antigen blood test (PSA) along with a digital rectal exam (DRE) beginning at age 40. Following the initial screening, annual screenings should be done to track changes in the PSA level (and the prostate itself) which can be an indication of a problem. Please check our Web site often for information about free community screening events. All screenings for prostate cancer are done by appointment only and are for men between the age of 40 and 75 who have never been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
FREE COMMUNITY HEALTH SCREENING DAY
Saturday, January 28, 2012 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
INCLUDING:
- Prostate cancer screening (including Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test & digital rectal exam (DRE).
- Cardiovascular screening and stroke assessment.
- Cholesterol Testing (Full lipid panel - must be fasting).
- Head and neck cancer risk assessment and screening.
- Lung function test.
All screenings are by appointment only. Click here for more information.
We are currently accepting appointments. We regret that all appointments for the head and neck cancer screening and lung function tests are currently filled.
Eligibility for Prostate Cancer Screening:
Men between 40-75 years of age who have never been diagnosed with prostate cancer. We offer free prostate cancer screenings several times per year, but it is only necessary to be screened once a year. Men under the age of 40 of African-American decent or with a family history of prostate cancer are eligible due to increases risk. Questions? Please call Renee Sevy-Hasterok at (678) 843-5665 or email rsevy@sjha.org
Last Updated: December 15, 2011 (RSH)
