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Community Corner

Prostate Cancer: Is a PSA Test Worth the Trouble?

Dr.

Daniel Golden
, radiation oncologist with The University of Chicago

Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center at Silver Cross Hospital
, will discuss

PSA (prostate specific antigen) screenings, over diagnosis, the cost of

prostate cancer testing and treatment, and current treatment options that

reduce but do not eliminate side effects.  This free program will be held

Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Silver Cross Hospital

Conference Center, Pavilion A, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. Register to

attend at www.silvercross.org or call

1-888-660-HEAL (4325).

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