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| Sunday, September 7, 2008 |
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FREE Prostate Cancer Screening
WHO:
The only well established risk factors for prostate cancer are age, ethnicity, and family history of the disease. About 64% of all prostate cancer cases are diagnosed in men age 65 and older. African American men and Jamaican men of African descent have the highest prostate cancer incidence in the world. Recent genetic studies suggest that strong familial predisposition may be responsible for 5-10% of prostate cancers. International studies that a diet high in saturated fat may also be a risk factor. There is some evidence that the risk of dying from prostate cancer may increase with obesity.
WHAT:
The Cecilia Gonzalez De La Hoya Cancer Center at White Memorial Medical Center will offer free prostate cancer screenings on Sunday, September 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The screenings provided will include a free blood draw and digital rectal exams. Hospital physicians and family practice residents will conduct the exams.
WHEN:
Sunday, September 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE:
The Cecilia Gonzalez De La Hoya Cancer Center at White Memorial Medical Center
1720 Cesar E. Chavez Ave., Los Angeles.
The Cecilia Gonzalez De La Hoya Cancer Center at White Memorial Medical Center utilizes state-of- the-art technology to treat cancer patients. For more information about prostate cancer, please call (323) 260-5825.
Media Contact: Alicia Gonzalez (818) 409-6604
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