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The following is information from the McDonough County Health Department:

We will be offering, for the first 100 men, free PSA screenings on Tuesday mornings starting July 20th through September 28th, 2010 by appointment.  Call 837-9951 to make your appointment.

Who is at risk of prostate cancer: 

Only men can get prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer among men. According to the CDC in 2006, about 203,000 men in the United States were told by doctors that they had prostate cancer, and more than 28,000 men died from this disease.

What is prostate serum antigen (PSA) test:

Prostate specific antigen (PSA) test: PSA is a substance made by the prostate. The PSA test measures the level of PSA in the blood, which may be higher in men who have prostate cancer. However, other conditions such as an enlarged prostate, prostate infections, and certain medical procedures also may increase PSA levels.

Tests will be held at the McDonough County Health Department at 505 E. Jackson Street in Macomb.

Men 50 years of age or older and men between 40 and 50 years of age at high risk for prostate cancer qualify for these free tests.

These screenings are funded by the Illinois Department of Public Health Office of Health Promotion. Remember you must call 837-9951 to make your appointment.