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Prostate Cancer: Is a PSA test worth the trouble?

Dr.
Daniel Golden
, radiation oncologist with The University of Chicago
Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center at Silver Cross Hospital
, will discuss
PSA (prostate specific antigen) screenings, over diagnosis, the cost of
prostate cancer testing and treatment, and current treatment options that
reduce but do not eliminate side effects.  This free program will be held
Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Silver Cross Hospital
Conference Center, Pavilion A, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. Register to
attend at www.silvercross.org or call
1-888-660-HEAL (4325).

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