Free Prostate Cancer Screening Scheduled for September
July 7th, 2008
Every year, Floyd Memorial makes getting a prostate cancer screening so quick and easy that it just doesn’t make sense not to participate. According to Pam Raake, RN, clinical manager of the Ambulatory Services Center, “Last year, 820 men took part in our free screening. Everything was organized so that we could get them through quickly. They received both a PSA blood test and a digital rectal exam. We found over 100 that warranted further attention and 17 cases of cancer.”
Prostate cancer is very common. A man has a one in six chance of being diagnosed at some point in his lifetime, and early detection can make a live-saving difference. While all men are at risk, additional risk factors include advancing age and a family history of the disease. African-American men also face a slightly greater risk.
The Screening is Free Thanks to the Support of the Floyd Memorial Foundation
As Linda Hendrich, executive director of the Foundation, explained, “We believe this prostate cancer screening is one of the most important events we sponsor. I often receive calls from men who have discovered something through the screening. They’re so appreciative. Caring for our community – that’s what it’s all about.”
To Register for Your Free Screening
- Screenings will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 28.
- Advance registration is required.
- Call 1-800-4-SOURCE (1-800-476-8723) for more information or to register.
- Please register during July if your last name begins with the letters A – L, or in August if it begins with M – Z.