St. Francis Cancer Center will offer free prostate screenings

INDIANAPOLIS – St. Francis Cancer Center is hosting a free prostate cancer screenings at its hospitals in Indianapolis and Mooresville in September

Males over the age of 50, and younger males with a family history of prostate cancer, are encouraged participate in the screenings, which include a rectal exam by either a physician or physician assistant, and a blood test, called prostate-specific antigen (PSA).

Locations and times for the screenings:

Thursday, Sept, 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Cancer Center, St. Francis Hospital-Mooresville, 1215 Hadley Rd., Suite 105.

Saturday, Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to Noon at the Cancer Center, St. Francis Hospital-Indianapolis, 8111 S. Emerson Ave.

Screenings are free and take just a few minutes, however pre-registration is required. For information or to register for the screening, call (317) 782-4422 as space is limited.