Prostate Cancer Screening:
Simple, fast... and lifesaving
Tests that screen men for prostate cancer are simple and they take only a few minutes.
Yet those minutes can be some of the most important you’ll ever spend.
Lancaster General conducts prostate cancer screenings to help men in our community find out if they have the disease. Testing is essential because prostate cancer is curable when detected early.
But there’s a catch: In the early stages, there are no symptoms.
The American Cancer Society recommends prostate cancer screenings for all men over the age of 50, or earlier for men at higher risk of the disease.
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Prostate Cancer Screening
Test Sites & Dates
(Registration is required.)
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Saturday, September 13
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Southeast Lancaster Health
Center at Brightside
515 Hershey Ave., Lancaster
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Wednesday, September 17
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Southeast Lancaster
Health Services
625 S. Duke St., Lancaster
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Thursday, September 18
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Lancaster General -
Columbia Health Center
307 N. 7th St., Columbia |
African American men and men with one family member affected should be screened at age 45. Men with multiple family members affected should be screened at age 40.
Screening is recommended for men under age 75, with healthcare providers considering the risks and benefits of testing, baseline health and with input from the patient.
Along with a regular annual check-up, a PSA test and a digital rectal examination should be part of a screening that includes a physical examination of the prostate.
For anyone who doesn’t have access to these important tests, Lancaster General partners with local urologists to bring screenings to your neighborhood.
If you can’t afford a prostate-cancer screening or if you have no medical insurance or limited coverage, you may be eligible for a free screening.
Call (800) 341-2121 to find out if you qualify.
More information related to this topic:
Men's Health Manual
Lancaster General's 32-page Men's Health Manual provides insight into ways a man can prevent and treat common health problems, including stress management, cholesterol control, nutrition, hair loss, high blood pressure and more. To order your free copy of Lancaster General's 32-page Men's Health Manual, please
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Over 50 and Fit
Are you 50 years of age or older? Do you enjoy walking and meeting new people? If so, Lancaster General Wellness Center has a special program just for you. “Over 50 & Fit” participants meet once a week for group stretching and walks in and around Lancaster General Health Campus. For a brochure, call 544-3138.
Us Too! Prostate Cancer
Community Network
The group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Lancaster General Health Campus 3rd floor Conference Room. Call 569-3444 for details.