One of the most common tests to screen for prostate cancer is a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Test. A PSA Test is a noninvasive, simple blood test which measures the level of PSA in the blood. PSA is a substance made by the prostate. The levels of PSA may be higher in men who have prostate cancer, although a man’s PSA level may also be elevated due to other conditions and because of this a doctor is the best person to interpret PSA test results. You should consider seeking a screening through PSA Test if you are a male who has never been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is: • Age 50+ and at average risk of prostate cancer. • Age 45-50 and at high risk of developing prostate cancer. This includes African Americans and men who have a first-degree relative (father or brother) diagnosed with prostate cancer at an early age (younger than age 65). • Age 40-45 and at an even higher risk (those with more than one first-degree relative who had prostate cancer at an early age). The Urology Center of Iowa (UCI) at Broadlawns Medical Center will be hosting two free community prostate screening events in Broadlawns’ Medical Office Building on Tuesday, June 8th and Tuesday, June 22nd from 5:00-7:00 PM. With funding from ZERO – The End of Prostate, UCI’s board certified urologists will be offering free PSA screenings and consultations. Light refreshments will be served. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged. To schedule a free screening, call the Urology Center of Iowa at Broadlawns at 515-282-7390. The Urology Center of Iowa is dedicated to the surgical specialty of urology. Founded by a group of established urologists in Des Moines in 2019, this private practice affords patients in Central Iowa uncomplicated access to comprehensive, compassionate and state-of-the-art urologic care. The Urology Center of Iowa at Broadlawns offers diagnostic care and treatment for male and female patients with urinary and reproductive concerns. Clinical assessment and procedures are provided for urinary tract and reproductive diseases and conditions with exceptional expertise from board certified physicians. To learn more about urology services at Broadlawns, visit www.broadlawns.org. The URBAN EXPERIENCE | 2021 31
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