Penn Highlands Mon Valley to Hold Prostate Screening Program

Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer in men, and one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point in their lives. However, most men diagnosed with prostate cancer survive. The five-year survival rate in the U.S. for men diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer is greater than 99% largely due to early diagnosis.

Penn Highlands Mon Valley is offering a free prostate education and screening program Wednesday, September 11, at 4:00 p.m. in the Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center.

Attendees will learn about the importance of early detection and have the option to receive an exam by Penn Highlands Mon Valley’s medical staff along with a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test. The program is intended for men ages 50-75 who do not already have a diagnosis of prostate problems as well as for those with a family history of prostate cancer.

Space is limited and advance registration is required.

For more information or to register, call 724-258-1523.