It’s traditional for people to give gifts to their dads for Father’s Day, but this year the Yorkton Prostate Support Group, Yorkton Lions and the Linden Medi-clinic encourage men over 40 to give something to their families, the assurance of getting a PSA test on June 18.
A PSA test is a blood test that takes a few minutes, explains George Plews with the Yorkton Prostate Support Group. The test is the only available test to find abnormalities in the prostate, in order to get an early diagnosis of prostate cancer. In its early stages, prostate cancer can be treated.
The test is free, and the results will be added to the patient’s chart to provide a baseline and keep track of their progress. The first 50 men to get tested will receive a free t-shirt or cooler. Testing will take place on June 18 between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
