Prostate Cancer Awareness Month | Enhanced Prostate Screening (EPS)
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: Take a Proactive Approach With Enhanced Prostate Screening
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, an important time to raise awareness about prostate cancer and encourage men to take a proactive approach to their health. At Radiology Regional, we provide advanced prostate imaging and Enhanced Prostate Screening to men throughout Southwest Florida. Approximately 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. Early detection can provide important information that may help guide treatment decisions and improve outcomes.
Why Early Detection Matters
Prostate cancer does not always cause noticeable symptoms in its early stages. That's why regular conversations about prostate health and appropriate screening are so important. Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) testing remains an important part of prostate health screening and may be recommended by your healthcare provider. However, PSA is not required for an Enhanced Prostate Screening at Radiology Regional in Southwest Florida.
For men looking for a more advanced approach to prostate cancer screening, Enhanced Prostate Screening (EPS )at Radiology Regional combines advanced Prostate MRI with artificial intelligence (AI) and expert radiologist review to support early and accurate cancer detection.
What Is Enhanced Prostate Screening?
Enhanced Prostate Screening is a supplemental Prostate MRI screening that provides a fast, accurate, and non-invasive way to detect prostate cancer early. Prostate MRI creates detailed images of the prostate gland and surrounding tissue, while FDA-cleared AI technology assists experienced radiologists by identifying subtle areas that may require additional attention during image review.
AI does not replace the radiologist. Instead, the Artificial Intelligence assists our experienced radiologists in identifying subtle findings for greater diagnostic confidence.
Who May Be a Candidate?
Enhanced Prostate Screening may be appropriate for men aged 45 and older who have not previously been diagnosed with prostate cancer or had a prostate biopsy. A PSA score is not required for the screening, although PSA testing is recommended as part of a comprehensive approach to prostate health.
A physician referral is not required for eligible patients, making it easier to take a proactive step toward prostate health. If you have a history of prostate cancer, a previous prostate biopsy, or an elevated PSA, talk with your healthcare provider about whether a diagnostic prostate MRI may be more appropriate.
Advanced Technology. Expert Radiologist Review. Compassionate Care.
Our commitment to early detection goes beyond advanced technology. At Radiology Regional, our experienced radiologists bring specialized expertise to prostate imaging for patients throughout Southwest Florida, while our compassionate imaging teams are focused on making your experience as comfortable as possible.
With Enhanced Prostate Screening, advanced MRI, AI technology and expert clinical review work together to provide valuable information about your prostate health—helping you and your healthcare provider make more informed decisions about your care.
Make Prostate Health a Priority This September
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is a reminder that taking action today can make a difference tomorrow. If you are a man aged 45 or older in Southwest Florida and have not been diagnosed with prostate cancer or had a prostate biopsy, talk with your healthcare provider about your screening options or consider whether Enhanced Prostate Screening at Radiology Regional may be right for you.
Early detection matters. Take charge of your prostate health today.