Roswell and Sabers Free Cancer Screenings in Buffalo, New York

Roswell Park and Buffalo Sabers host prostate cancer screening event at KeyBank Center Monday afternoon

Did you know that one in eight men and one in six black men will test positive for prostate cancer in their lifetime? And that when detected early, prostate cancer is very treatable and has a high survival rate?

Prostate cancer screening is something many men avoid, since the test requires two steps: a blood test to determine the level of prostate-specific antigen, a protein that indicates the presence of a prostate cancer, and a digital rectal exam (DRE). in which a doctor looks for indications of an enlarged prostate.

To make the exam a little less stressful and to make the experience a little less intimidating, the Buffalo Sabers are once again hosting a Prostate Cancer Early Detection event in partnership with the Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. The event takes place this Monday, May 13 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the KeyBank Center.

In addition to the prostate screening, there will be refreshments, tours of the KeyBank Center and opportunities to meet Sabers alumni.

Prostate cancer screening is recommended starting at age 45 for most men, but if there is a family history of prostate cancer (especially in a father or brother), a known genetic mutation such as BRCA1, BRCA 2 or other traits that may be inherited, or For people of African American or Ashkenazi Jewish descent, screening should begin at age 40, as these men are considered to be at higher risk to develop prostate cancer. Men and those assigned at birth are encouraged to have a prostate exam every year starting at age 45.

69 years old and discuss their PSA levels with their doctor after age 70 to determine if additional testing is necessary.

Not all men with prostate cancer will need surgery; Treatment is determined based on how advanced the cancer is at the time of diagnosis and based on family history and other risk factors.

For more information about the prostate screening event and to register for screening, visit www.roswellpark.org/onegoal.