Blessing hosts free prostate cancer screenings in September

As part of its observance of September as Prostate Cancer Awareness 
Month, Blessing Health is hosting free prostate cancer screenings in 
four locations across the region. Prostate cancer is the third most 
common cancer diagnosed and treated at the Blessing Cancer Center. 

Registration is required. The screenings will be held on the following 
dates at the following locations:

9/9: Pittsfield in the Illini Community Hospital Casteel Center from 10 
am to Noon.

9/11: Quincy in the Blessing Cancer Complimentary Services Room from 1 
to 5 pm.

9/17: Macomb at McDonough District Hospital Urology from 10:30 am to 
12:30 pm.

9/25: Hannibal at Blessing Health Hannibal in 2B Urology Suite from 1-3 
pm. Use West Entrance.

To register, go online to blessinghealth.org/prostate, or call Stephanie 
Willey, RN, community outreach coordinator, Blessing Cancer Center, 
217-223-8400, ext. 7718. 

Men ages 55 to 69 should ask their doctor if prostate cancer screening 
is right for them. Mainly older men develop prostate cancer. Of the 
nearly 314,00 cases diagnosed this year, 60% will be in men over the age 
of 65. Black men and all men who have a father or brother with prostate 
cancer are at higher risk for developing the disease, often times more 
than double the average risk. 

Prostate cancer may cause no signs or symptoms in its early stages. In 
advanced stages it may cause the following signs and symptoms:

Frequent urination

Weak urine stream

Pain or blood during urination

Men with any of these symptoms should see their healthcare provider as 
soon as possible.  For more information on prostate cancer, go to 
blessinghealth.org/prostate.

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