Milton Hospital, in partnership with Mass Bay Urologic Associates, Milton, has announced that they will host a Prostate Cancer Screening and Information session to educate the local community about prostate cancer, symptoms, diagnosis, prevention and the latest treatments.
WHAT: The American Cancer Society recommends that men age 50 or older consider a prostate cancer screening. African American men or men with a father or brother who had prostate cancer before age 65 should consider a screening at age 45. Those interested in combating this preventable form of cancer are encouraged to attend.
WHEN: Tuesday, October 4, 2011
4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Prostate Cancer information session
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Free prostate screenings
WHERE: Milton Hospital
Lecture in Nangeroni Education Center, 1st floor
Screening on 2nd Floor Brooks Wing (follow signs to Rehabilitation Services)
199 Reedsdale Road
Milton, Mass. 02186
The information session will be conducted in the Nangeroni Education Center and the screenings will take place on the second floor of the Brooks Wing at Milton Hospital.
HOW: This event is free, however pre-registration is required. Please call 617-696-8810.