Free Prostate Screening in the Metroplex is Available at Selected Locations
Free screening is usually provided during June, September - "Prostate Cancer Awareness Month" - and early October. So far this year, close to 900 men were screened
by hospitals connected with support groups within this coalition. All
of these screenings were comprehensive prostate cancer screenings (PSA
and DRE).
Free screenings are offered at the DadFest, Cowtown Cruisin' for a Cure and Health Fairs at Baylor/Dallas, Baylor/Plano, Medical City/Dallas and THR HEB Harris in Bedford.
The annual DadFest
(last year, the event took place At Galatyn Park in Richardson
on June 13) is supported by the North Texas Prostate Cancer
Coalition, Us TOO Presbyterian and the Urology Research & Education Foundation with the proceeds going to the Foundation. One of the largest event is the annual Cowtown Cruisin' for a Cure
carshow in Fort Worth, usually held on the third Saturday in September,
which offers free screening during the event; all proceeds generated
from this event benefit research and treatment for prostate cancer.
The 2009 8-th annual Cowtown Cruisin' for a Cure was scheduled for September 19. This screening event is supported by the
North Texas Prostate Cancer Coalition, Man to Man (ACS), Fort Worth and
Texas Health, Harris Hospital. During this year's event, over 400 cars
were registered; more importantly, over 170 men (a slight increase from last year) took advantage of the
free prostate screening.
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screenings days were also available in June at Baylor/Plano, and in September
at Baylor/Dallas and at Medical City/Dallas.
Free screening schedules as
available today are shown below. The schedule will be updated as soon
as updates become available. Screening events posted will included PSA
and DRE screening unless noted otherwise. Remaining 2010 Screenings:
September 4 (Sat),1pm-3pm, Urology Research & Education Foundation, at Mt. Hebron Missionary Church, Risk Assessment and PSA Screening, 1233 Texas 66, Garland, 75040-7278
September 11 (Sat), 8 am - 11 am, Prostate Cancer Screening, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano; 6200 West Parker Rd., Plano; register at 1-877-THR-WELL
September 11 (Sat), 9 am - 11 am, Prostate Cancer Screening to men 45 and older, and to men 40 and older who are at high risk; Medical Center of Plano; 3901 West 15th St., Plano; use the North Emergency Entrance; PSA and Prostate screening; registration not requiredSeptember 18 (Sat), Cowtown Cruisin' for a Cure, Fort Worth, 5-th & Main St., screening from 10 am - 3 pm, PSA + DRE screening, Contact: Gayle Wilkins, 817-820-4868. September 25, 8 am - 1 pm, Free Male Health Screening for men 35 and older; Medical City Hospital, Dallas; 7777 Forest Lane, Building A, 1st Floor, Cancer Resource Center, A-100; screenings: PSA + Prostate, Cholesterol, Testosterone; educational presentations, registration required
September 25, 9 am - noon, Texas Health HEB, Bedford; Prostate Cancer Screening
September 25, 9 am - 1 pm, Prostate Cancer Screening to men 50 and older, and to men 40 and older who are at high risk; Baylor Medical Center at Dallas; 3500 Gaston Ave., 2nd floor Hoblitzelle Hospital; PSA and Prostate, for an appointment call 1.800.4Baylor
Other screenings at Methodist Medical Center, Senior Access Center, 9 - 11 am, 2nd Thursday of each month; must be age 55 or older Use the Screening Finder of the American Urological Association (AUA) to find a free or low cost screening close to you (by zip code).
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