Your best chance for surviving prostate cancer is detecting it early. When prostate cancer is found early, there is nearly a 100% chance for cure. Prostate cancer screening is relatively simple. And although it may be uncomfortable, it’s not painful.
Screening Guidelines
If you're age 50 or over, an annual screenings are vital to your ongoing good health. African-American males and men with a family history of prostate cancer should begin screenings at age 40-45.
- Annual digital rectal exam (typically completed during a regular physical exam).
- Annual prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test.
Screening guidelines are from the American Cancer Society.
Stand Up to Cancer
Prostate screenings can be easily performed by a family practice physician or a urologist. Stand Up to Prostate Cancer. Schedule an appointment today. If you don’t have a physician, call 614-234-LIFE and we’ll refer you to one.
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