Memorial Health, in partnership with SIU Medicine and Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois, will offer free prostate cancer screenings from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 18, at SIU Urology, 2 Memorial Drive, third floor, in Decatur.
The screening includes a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test and digital rectal exam (DRE), both important tools in the early detection of prostate cancer.
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among men in the United States. More than 300,000 men were diagnosed with the disease in 2025. Early detection can help identify cancer when treatment may be most effective.
The American Cancer Society recommends men discuss the benefits, risks and limitations of prostate cancer screening with their healthcare provider beginning at:
- Age 50 for men at average risk
- Age 45 for Black men
- Age 45 for men with a father or brother diagnosed with prostate cancer before age 65
- Age 40 for men with more than one first-degree relative diagnosed with prostate cancer at an early age
No appointment is necessary, and walk-ins are welcome.
For more information, call 217-876-4749.