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Prostate Screenings
As the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men, prostate cancer is a major health concern. The good news is that when prostate cancer is detected early, it can be treated, but early-stage prostate cancer has no symptoms. For this reason, doctors recommend all men ages 50 and older undergo a yearly prostate cancer screening. Men in high-risk groups including those with a family history of prostate cancer and African Americans should begin screening at age 40.
Urology San Antonio makes the potentially life-saving prostate cancer screenings free at community venues several times a year. The two-part screening consists of a blood test and a rectal exam performed by a urologist. These tests are simple and quick. Pre-screening preparations such as fasting are not necessary.
Urology San Antonio is providing free prostate screenings through partnerships with the following co-sponsoring organizations. These screenings are open to the public. No appointments will be taken; men will be seen in the order in which they arrive.
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5:30 - 7:30 p.m. |
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Nix Medical Center, 5th Floor 414 Navarro
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Free event parking at Houston St. Garage (enter on College and Navarro) |
| CO-SPONSOR: |
Nix Health Care Foundation |
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8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
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San Fernando Cathedral (115 W. Main Plaza)
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| CO-SPONSOR: |
San Fernando Health and Safety Fair | |
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