· More than 186,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2008
· An estimated 28,660 will die from the disease
· Blacks are more likely to die from prostate cancer than whites
LOCATIONS FOR FREE PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING
9/15/2008
Time 6:00pm- 8:pm
Address:
Phone 301-869-3939
Website www.suburbanhospital.org
Restrictions Registration Required
Sponsored By:
Landover
9/27/2008
Time 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Address: Redskins Locker Room
FedExField
Phone 866-543-6461 x 120
Restrictions Men 40+
Sponsored By: Redskins & GSK
9/24/2008
Time 5:00-8:00pm
Address: Shady
Phone 301-315-3147
Sponsored By: Shady
9/18/2008
Time 5:00-8:00pm
Address:
Phone 301-891-7600
Sponsored By:
PLEASE NOTE:
It is important that men discuss the pros and cons of prostate cancer testing with their doctor or the doctor who is performing the test in order to make their decision.
ARE YOU A PROSTATE PRO
TAKE THIS QUIZ
CIRCLE YOUR ANWER
1. Where is the prostate?
A.
B. Below the bladder
C. Outer space
D. In the clouds
2. What is the size of a normal prostate?
A. Baseball
B. Pea
C. Walnut
D. Basketball
3. What are possible symptoms of prostate cancer? (pick two)
A. Urinary problems (difficulty going, painful and/or blood in urine)
B. Sudden urge for munchies
C. No symptoms at all
D. Newfound ability to curl your tongue
4. Who's most at risk for getting prostate cancer? (pick three)
A. Democrats
B. Republicans
C. Men over 50
D. African-American men in their 40s
E. Men with a family history of prostate cancer
5. What's the best way to detect prostate cancer?
A. Regular medical checkups
B. Magic 8-Ball
C. Sniff test
D. Metal detector
Correct Answers:
1) B
2) C
3) A
4) C, D, and E
5) A
0-1 correct = It's a start
2-3 correct = On your way
4-5 correct = You're a Prostate Pro
Ahmed Elmi, MPH, CHES
Chairman
Somali American Community Association, Inc.
Cell) 202.415.0327
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.sacausa.org