White River Health-White River Medical Center (WRMC) will host a free prostate cancer screening event from 5-8 p.m. Sept. 23 at White River Medical Center. WRMC is hosting the event in association with Drs. Hunter Brown, Robert Emery, Thomas Soehner and Joel Ubeda of White River Health Surgery Clinic.
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness month. According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the United States and is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men. Each man’s risk of prostate cancer can vary. It is recommended that men start prostate cancer screenings at age 50. Those with a higher risk, including African American men and men with an immediate relative diagnosed with prostate cancer, should start screenings earlier.
The American Cancer Society estimates about 313,780 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2025. If detected early, the five-year survival rate for localized prostate cancer is near 100 percent.
While the prostate cancer screening is free, appointments must be made in advance. To make an appointment, call 870-262-1834.
White River Health Surgery Clinic offers several treatment options for men diagnosed with prostate cancer. Men should consult a urologist to discuss treatment options.
White River Health (WRH) is an independent, not-for-profit health care system serving residents throughout north central Arkansas. White River Health includes White River Medical Center in Batesville, Stone County Medical Center in Mountain View, outpatient facilities, primary care and specialty physician office practices. WRH is a member of the Premier Alliance, the American Hospital Association and the Arkansas Hospital Association and licensed by the Arkansas Department of Health.
