Perry Memorial Hospital to hold PSA Screening Test April 22

PRINCETON – The Perry Memorial Family Health Clinic will be offering a reduced-price prostate-specific antigen blood test on Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. This PSA screening is $33. Men who are age 50 and above, currently not under the care of a urologist and who have a “firstdegree” family member (father, brother, or son) who has had a prostate-related diagnosis should consider attending the prostate screening. Patients are encouraged to discuss the risks and benefits associated with PSA screening with their primary care provider to identify if it is suitable for them.
Dr. S. Das Pamnani will be available during the screening to answer questions you may have about the prostate screening and men’s health. The PSA test does not require a provider order, results will be sent to the provider on your form.
“It is very easy to screen for prostate cancer with a simple blood test. With the PSA screening, we can identify this cancer in the early stages and refer patients to a specialist in a timely manner,” says Dr. Pamnani.
One in nine men are diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Pre-registration is required; call 815-876-2050 or 815-876-3313.