Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men and when detected early, it is highly treatable. Regular screenings can help identify prostate cancer before symptoms appear, improving treatment outcomes and survival rates.
Who Should Get Screened?
The American Cancer Society recommends that men discuss prostate cancer screening with their healthcare provider starting at:
- Age 50 for men at average risk
- Age 45 for men at higher risk (African American men and those with a family history of prostate cancer)
- Age 40 for men at the highest risk (multiple first-degree relatives diagnosed at an early age)
What Does Screening Involve?
Prostate cancer screenings typically include:
- Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Blood Test: Measures the level of PSA in the blood, which may be elevated in men with prostate cancer.
- Digital Rectal Exam (DRE): A physician examines the prostate gland for abnormalities.
Free Prostate Cancer Screenings
Men between the ages of 40 and 70, without a history of prostate cancer, can receive a FREE prostate cancer screening, including a digital rectal exam and Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test. Free screenings for colorectal cancer using the Hemoccult test are also available at the same time and location.
Date and Time: Offered the fourth Friday of every month from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm by appointment.
Location:
- GW Medical Faculty Associates Building - Department of Urology
- 22nd and I Streets, NW, Suite 2-202, Washington, DC 20037
- One block from the Foggy Bottom Metro (Orange, Blue, and Silver Lines)
Limited Availability. Register Today.
To schedule an appointment for a FREE prostate cancer screening, call 202-741-3121.
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