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Why take action?

On average, American men live sicker and die younger than American women.* By taking proactive steps towards protecting your health, you can lower the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases. Simple screenings and tests are available that could be lifesaving and better your chances for a longer and healthier lifestyle. Talk with your physician.

Prostate MRI

Prostate MRI is a non-invasive exam that uses a strong magnetic field, radio waves and a computer to produce detailed pictures of the structures within a man’s prostate gland to evaluate the presence of prostate cancer.

Are you a candidate?

 
  • Elevated PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen)

  • Staging of known cancer

  • Planning and monitoring therapy

  • Planning for both open and minimally invasive surgery

  • Presently on active surveillance possibly forgoing the need for additional biopsies.

Low-Dose CT Lung Screening

Low-dose CT lung cancer screening (LDCT) is a painless screening tool that uses low doses of radiation to make detailed images of your lungs to evaluate the presence of lung cancer.

Are you a candidate?

 

The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved LDCT screening for asymptomatic patients meeting the following criteria:

  • Are 50 to 77 years old

  • Have a smoking history of at least 20 pack years (one pack per day for 20 years, 2 packs per day for 10 years, etc.)

  • Are either current smokers or have quit within the last 15 years

  • No signs or symptoms of lung cancer

Scrotal Ultrasound

Ultrasound imaging of the scrotum is a non-invasive study that uses sound waves to produce an image of a your testicles and the surrounding tissue.

Are you a candidate?

 
  • Mass (lumps or tumors)

  • Infertility

  • Testicular pain, swelling

  • Undescended testis

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Scan (AAA)

An Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Scan (AAA) is a painless, non-invasive ultrasound of your abdominal aorta. It is performed to determine whether an abdominal aortic aneurysm is present.

Are you a candidate?

 
  • Over the age of 60

  • High blood pressure

  • Family history of aneurysm

  • History of smoking

Cardiac Calcium Scoring

A cardiac calcium score is a simple non-invasive
CT scan that only takes a few seconds, and can
detect calcium deposits in the arteries of the heart.

Are you a candidate?

 
  • Men over 45

  • Smoking history

  • Sedentary lifestyle

  • Diabetes

  • High blood pressure

  • Overweight or obese

  • Family history of coronary heart disease

  • High cholesterol/Atherosclerosis

DEXA (Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry)

A DEXA, uses low strength x-rays to measure the density of bones.

Are you a candidate?

 
  • Family history of osteoporosis

  • Chronic diseases that affect the kidneys, lungs, stomach, and intestines

  • Low levels of testosterone

  • Unhealthy lifestyle habits

 

*Gremillion, D., MD. (n.d.). Men’s Health Facts. Retrieved from http://www.menshealthnetwork.org/library/menshealthfacts.pdf?c

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