The Man Van — the Prostate Cancer Centre’s mobile clinic — will be rolling into Lacombe on March 21 to provide free PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) blood tests during the seventh annual Spring Tune-Up at the Lacombe Memorial Centre.
The event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for men aged 50-70.
According to statistics, one in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer which can progress with little to no symptoms.
Early detection is the key.
“Health is not always top of mind for many men, so they are likely to avoid preventive care and will only see a physician when the symptoms are severe. Combined with work and family commitments, and limited access to health care — visiting the doctor becomes less of a priority,” according to a release.
“That’s why we are bringing the Man Van to Spring Tune-Up — to make it easier to get tested and help men take control of their health.”
Appointments aren’t necessary.
The Man Van offers a non-invasive PSA blood test, which is a simple way to get valuable information regarding prostate health.
“We also offer additional health measurements including blood pressure, blood sugar, waist circumference and mental wellness checks for all men 18 and up.”
The tests are conducted by medical professionals and are completely free of charge.
Again, no appointments are needed, and patients will get their results within one week.
“We understand the barriers that men face with addressing health challenges but believe that all men should have access to this life-saving test. So very simply, the Man Van helps to remove those barriers and go to where the men are,” said Jeff Davison, Prostate Cancer Centre CEO.
“We are excited to bring our mobile clinic to Lacombe’s Spring Tune-Up health and safety event and hope that it will help men take the first steps in prioritizing their health.”
The Prostate Cancer Centre (PCC) is a charity that was established in 1999.
Their work focuses on the early detection and treatment of prostate cancer, education, awareness and advocacy of men’s health and research with the goal of eliminating advanced prostate cancer.
The PCC and the Man Van see more than 22,000 patient visits annually.
And since the van has been on the road, the team has tested more than 61,000 individuals.
Visit getchecked.ca for more information.