The American Society of Clinical Oncology reports that more than 180,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year in the United States, including over 1,000 right here in West Michigan (according to the State Cancer Profiles website)

• Men's Urology Tune-up Maintenance Schedule
• Understanding The Prostate Health Journey
  • First, Get Checked by Your Doctor--and Do it Now!
  • Request as part of your annual physical exam or request a specific PSA test at any time
  • Most men will get healthy results, but some:
• May find the need for additional or more frequent testing due to genetics and family history
• May be directed to an oncologist for further testing and/or treatment
  • Signs of concerns include:
    • Elevated PSA
    • Enlarged Prostate
    • Abnormal DRI
    • Positive Biopsy
    • Identification of Cancer Outside of Prostate
  • Also see – Below the Belt: Pain Men Shouldn’t Ignore