Lakewood, NJ - Kimball Medical Center has
teamed up with Charles Tomaszewski, MD, urologist on staff
at Kimball, to offer area men a free prostate cancer screening
on Thursday, September 24 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The free
screening, part of a nationwide campaign to promote early
detection, will be held at Kimball Medical Center’s
Center for Healthy Living, located at 198 Prospect Street
in Lakewood.
The comprehensive screening takes approximately 30 minutes
to complete and includes a prostate specific antigen (PSA)
blood test and a digital rectal exam (DRE).
The PSA blood test measures the level of a protein that
often increases in the blood when prostate cancer develops.
The DRE allows the doctor to physically check for lumps or
other unusual features on the prostate gland itself. The
combination of both tests offers participants the most comprehensive
level of screening and diagnostic accuracy.
Each year, according to the American Urological Association
(AUA), more than 200,000 American men are diagnosed with
prostate cancer. It’s the second most common cause
of cancer in men after skin cancer, and the second leading
cause of death. If detected early however, there is nearly
a 100 percent survival rate.
One of the greatest risk factors for developing prostate
cancer is age. In fact, the majority of men diagnosed with
prostate cancer are older than 65. African-American men also
have an increased risk of developing prostate cancer, and
men with a family history – a father, brother or son
diagnosed with the disease – are also at a greater
risk. Research also suggests that obesity and a diet that
includes a lot of red meat or high-fat dairy foods may put
men at a higher risk for prostate cancer as well.
While some men with early-stage prostate cancer may experience
symptoms such as blood in the urine, pain in the pelvis or
ribs, or erectile problems, the majority of men with early
stage prostate cancer have no symptoms or warning signs.
Screening is most often the only way to detect prostate cancer
in its earliest stages.
Both the AUA and the American Cancer Society recommend annual
prostate cancer screenings for men, ages 50 to 70, and annual
screenings beginning at age 40 for men who are considered
high risk. Regular screenings for prostate cancer help ensure
early detection and make it easier to successfully treat
the disease in its earliest stages.
Don’t miss this opportunity to safeguard your health
or the health of someone you love! If you’re a man
over 40 considered at risk for prostate cancer, or over the
age of 50 and have not had a digital rectal examination or
PSA blood test within the last year, call today and register
for Kimball Medical Center’s free prostate cancer screening.
Appointments for this free screening are required by calling
the Saint Barnabas Health Care Link at 1-888-SBHS-123 (888-724-7123).
Date: August 18, 2009
CONTACT: Carrie Cristello
Director, Public Relations
732-923-6552
ccristello@sbhcs.com
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