Providence Health & Services Offers Free Prostate Cancer Seminars

July 21, 2009

WHAT: If caught early, prostate cancer is survivable. To learn about risk factors for the disease, how to screen for it, current treatments and new research, Providence Health & Services has gathered experts in oncology and hematology, urology, radiology and integrative medicine to present free public seminars on prostate cancer.

WHEN/WHERE:
1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 20
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
Speakers include oncologist Anupama Kurup, M.D., and radiation oncologist Eric Hansen, M.D., and Cindy Reuter, N.D., MSOM, L.Ac., R.D.
Souther Classrooms (use East Pavilion entrance - by the fountain)
9205 SW Barnes Rd., Portland

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 2
Providence Milwaukie Hospital
Speakers include medical oncologist Janet Ruzich, D.O., radiation oncologist Matt Solhjem, M.D., and urologists Lance Marr, M.D., and Gilbert Klemann, M.D.
Mother Gamelin and Mother Joseph Conference Rooms
10150 S.E. 32nd Ave., Milwaukie

DETAILS: Prostate cancer is common in men older than 65. It usually grows slowly and can take years to grow large enough to cause any problems. Most cases are treatable, because they are found with screening tests before the cancer has spread to other parts of the body.

Experts believe that your age, family history (genetics), and race affect the chances of getting prostate cancer. What you eat, such as foods high in fats, may also play a part.

To schedule a screening or register for a seminar, call 503-215-6014. For more information, visit www.providence.org/cancer.