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SUMMARY:Free Prostate Cancer Screenings
DESCRIPTION:\nIn recognition of Men’s Health Month, The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital and the Health Initiative for Men (HiM) will host free prostate cancer screenings.\nFree Prostate Cancer Screenings\nThursday, June 11\n3-5 p.m.\nThe Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital\n350 Seymour Ave., Derby\nThe screening is sponsored by HiM, which encourages men to see their physician annually, and empower them to actively manage their health by being screened for various diseases that respond better to treatment if detected early. Ansonia businessman Frank Michaud and his wife, Judy, established the “Health Initiative for Men Fund” at the Valley Community Foundation to promote outreach efforts that would help raise awareness about men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer and colorectal cancer.\nEvery screening participant will also be entered into a raffle for a Yeti Cooler sponsored by HiM.\nIn addition to the screenings, individuals can come to the Center during the event to get information about men’s health topics, including surgical hernia treatment, bariatric surgery, low-dose lung cancer screening, genetic testing for cancer and wellness visits with a primary care physician.\nProstate cancer screenings are recommended for men at 50 years old. Men at higher risk, including African American men and men who have a first-degree relative (father or brother) diagnosed with prostate cancer before age 65, should be screened at age 45. Men at a very high risk (multiple family members diagnosed with prostate cancer before age 65 years) should be tested at age 40.\nThe screenings will take 10-15 minutes. Space for the free screenings is limited, so early registration is encouraged. To register, call 203-732-1280.\nAbout Prostate Cancer\nApproximately 1 in 8 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. As with most cancers, early diagnosis is important to improve chances of cure. Screening, although controversial, is important because early prostate cancer usually causes no symptoms.\nThere have been tremendous advances in the treatment of prostate cancer making treatments more effective and causing much less side effects.\nFor further information on your prostate health, contact your physician or call Griffin Faculty Physicians Urologists at 203-732-2651 or visit https://gfp.griffinhealth.org.\n
URL:https://www.griffinhealth.org/events-calendar/free-prostate-cancer-screenings-6-11-26/
CATEGORIES:Cancer,Community Health Resource Center,Community Wellness Events
LOCATION:350 Seymour Ave. Derby, CT 06418-1336
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