Contacts:
Sarah Goodwin

Kathi Ovnic
Holly Korschun
August 25, 1998

PROSTATE CANCER SCREENINGS OFFERED BY EMORY HEALTHCARE


WHAT: Emory Healthcare Section of Urology and the Winship Cancer Center of Emory University are offering reduced cost prostate cancer screenings. The screening exam will consist of a blood test for prostate cancer (prostate-specific antigen or PSA) and a digital rectal exam (DRE). The screening costs $10, which covers the cost of processing the PSA. Payment is due at the time of service.

WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 9, and Thursday, Sept. 10, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

WHERE: The Emory Clinic, Building A, second floor, on the Emory University campus.

WHO:The screening is available to men over the age of 50, or men over 40 who are at high risk (family history of prostate cancer or African-American descent). Men who have been treated for prostate cancer are not eligible and should seek follow-up care from their physician.

WHY:The screenings are being offered as part of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and are being done in conjunction with the American Cancer Society's Prostate Screening 98 Initiative.

INFO:For more information or to register for the screening, please call Emory HealthConnection at (404) 778-7777.

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