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Man Up This Prostate Cancer Awareness Month – Get a Free PSA Test

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer affecting South African men (CANSA), with death rates soaring 51,5% from 2008 to 2018, and a lifetime risk of 1 in 15. White males have the highest incidence rates, but coloured and black African men suffer the highest mortality, underscoring disparities in detection and treatment. PSA tests are …

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer affecting South African men (CANSA), with death rates soaring 51,5% from 2008 to 2018, and a lifetime risk of 1 in 15. White males have the highest incidence rates, but coloured and black African men suffer the highest mortality, underscoring disparities in detection and treatment. PSA tests are essential for early detection, offering hope amid accessibility gaps across different population groups.

Research reveals that black men face a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer, with ancestry, age, and family medical history being key factors. “Prostate cancer often develops without early symptoms, but some types are more aggressive, spreading quickly without treatment. Men over 40 with a family history of cancer should make this a routine checkup—don’t wait until it’s too late, get tested,” advises Dr. Lance Coetzee from Urology Hospital, Pretoria.

The PSA (Prostate-specific antigen) test, a crucial blood test for detecting prostate abnormalities, can raise awareness of prostate cancer, an enlarged prostate, or even an infection. For the most accurate results, it’s best performed alongside a digital rectal examination, offering a comprehensive approach to early detection.
This Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the Urology Hospital, South Africa’s leading specialised urology centre and a pioneer in medical technology, in collaboration with the Prostate Cancer Foundation and Astellas Africa are offering free PSA tests and prostate screenings, making early detection accessible to more men.

Requirements for free testing at Urology Hospital:

  • Men from the age of 40 in the black community and who have a family history of prostate and/or breast cancer in a first-degree relative.
  • Men from the age of 45 years for all other races.
  • Testing excludes patients who have been diagnosed and/or treated for prostate cancer.

Details:

  • Date: 27-28 September 2024
  • Time: 09h00 to 15h00
  • Location: Urology Hospital, Pretoria
  • Address: 1162 Corner Grosvenor St &, Pretorius St, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0028

For more information and to book your spot, contact Urology Hospital on 012 423 4000 or email lebom@urology.co.za.

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Author: Farah Manuel from We Rise Communications on behalf of Urology Hospital.

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