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The FREE screenings are set for the following dates:

q       Tuesday, September 14, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

q       Tuesday, September 21, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

q       Tuesday, September 28, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Prostate cancer exceeds lung cancer as the most commonly diagnosed cancer among men in the United States, with 220,900 new cases and 28,900 deaths in 2003. More than 70 percent of all prostate cancer cases are diagnosed in men over age 65. Prostate cancer can be cured if detected early, and can be treated even in its later stages.

While the precise cause of prostate cancer is unknown, the following factors may increase the likelihood of developing prostate cancer:

q       Age – More than 75 percent of men diagnosed with prostate cancer are over the age of 65.

q       Skin color – African American men have a higher risk of developing prostate cancer than white Americans.

q       Nutrition – A diet higher in animal fat may add to the risk.

q       Family history – Genetic factors may predispose one as being at high risk.

For more information on WPHC”s Prostate Screenings, please call (914) 681-2701.

White Plains Hospital Center is a voluntary, not-for-profit health care organization with the primary mission of offering high quality, acute health care and preventative medical care in a caring and compassionate manner to all people who live in, work in or visit Westchester County and its surrounding areas. The Hospital will provide care and services without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or ability to pay.  For the third time, the Hospital is the winner of the National Research Corporation “Consumer Choice Award” for Westchester County. WPHC is an affiliate of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System and a member of Stellaris Health Network, Inc. and Voluntary Hospitals of America, Inc. For further information, please call (914) 681-1119 or visit the Hospital’s website:  www.wphospital.org.[]