In two years, more than 5,500 people were screened on board the Mount Sinai Robert F. Smith Mobile Prostate Cancer Screening Unit.
NEW YORK -- An effort is being rolled out in New York City to address prostate cancer rates.Prostate cancer is the second most common form of cancer for men in the United States with about 1 in 8 being diagnosed in their lifetime.While grabbing groceries at Food Bank for New York City in Harlem, Glendon Cooper got even more than he came for; within minutes, he was in the hands of health care workers, getting screened for prostate cancer in the Mount Sinai Robert F.
It was for Melbourne, who had no symptoms, but early detection saved his life.'We really don't want to wait for the symptoms to come beyond a certain age. And especially if in Black men, 40 to 45 years of age, is a good time to start looking for a blood test,' Tewari said.That blood test is done right on the mobile unit with results in 23 minutes. Follow-up exams can also be done on the bus.In two years, more than 5,500 people were screened on board.
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