Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center

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(Baton Rouge) – Prostate cancer awareness is important during any month but especially during September, the month designated as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men. During September, free screenings are offered to the public in hopes of reaching as many men as possible.

The following is a list of free prostate cancer screenings being offered by the Cancer Program of Our Lady of the Lake and Mary Bird Perkins. These screenings are for men age 45 and older who do not have a doctor or have not been screened in the past 12 months. The prostate screening is performed by a physician and includes a PSA blood test and physical exam.

Thursday, September 11
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
4950 Essen Lane
Baton Rouge, LA
6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Appointment required
Please call (225) 215-1234

Saturday, September 20
Webb’s Barbershop
414 Eddie Robinson Sr. Drive
Baton Rouge, LA
9 a.m. – 12 noon

Friday, September 26
Wal-Mart
904 S. Range Rd.
Denham Springs, LA
9 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 12 noon – 2 p.m.

For additional information about these and other upcoming screenings, please visit www.marybird.org or www.ololrmc.com.

The Cancer Program of Our Lady of the Lake and Mary Bird Perkins is the most comprehensive cancer program in the region offering patients the convenience of receiving high-quality, advanced cancer care in one location, close to home. The Cancer Program offers surgery, chemotherapy and radiation and has been accredited by The American College of Surgeons since 1992 – the gold-standard for community-based cancer care. This program was selected for the prestigious National Cancer Institute (NCI) Community Cancer Centers Program (NCCCP) pilot. A successful pilot will lead to the nationwide launch of the NCCCP in 2010. For more information on our cancer program and the NCCCP pilot, please visit www.ololrmc.com or www.marybird.org.   
 

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