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Prostate Cancer Screenings During September Awareness Month
Published: Wednesday, August 20, 2008
In recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the University of Tennessee Medical Center is offering free prostate screenings through the month of September at various locations throughout the Knoxville area. The free prostate screenings are for men 50 and older and those 45 and older who are African American and who have a family history of prostate cancer.
More than 28,000 men die each year from prostate cancer, despite the increased awareness of early detection and screenings. With prostate cancer often having no symptoms at all, screenings are very important especially because as many as 9 out of 10 men diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer can go on to live a healthy life. Screening includes a digital rectal exam and a blood test called Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA).
“One in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point in his life,” said Dr. John L. Bell, surgical oncologist and director of the Cancer Institute at UT Medical Center. “Prostate cancer is expected to claim the lives of more than 28,000 American men this year. But we know that early detection is key to survival. In fact, nine out of 10 men diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer who receive and follow proper treatment can go on to live a healthy life.”
Prostate cancer screenings are on these days at the following locations. Call 1.877.UT.CARES (1.877.882.2737) for an appointment.
- Sept. 10 – UT Family Physicians Sevierville
657 Middle Creek Road - Sept. 13 – UT Internal Medicine Hardin Valley
2587 Willow Point Way - Sept. 17 – UT Medical Center
1934 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, Tennessee - Sept. 24 – UT Internal Medicine Lafollette
109 Independence Lane, Suite 200
Men over the age of 65 are most likely to develop prostate cancer. However, others may still be at risk. Cancer screening guidelines are available.
Early detection is always your best defense to preventing prostate cancer. Make your appointment today for a free screening, contact your doctor or read more about the Cancer Institute’s prostate service.
Click here for the Best Tools for Prostate Cancer Detection.
Visit the Cancer Institute for more information.
Online Tools: Make an Appointment Pay your Bill For appointments by phone, call 865.305.6970
