Western New York Urology Associates, Cancer Care of Western New York to host prostate screening event

Western New York Urology Associates, and Cancer Care of Western New York are hosting a prostate screening event on from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday, Aug. 27, at Johnnie B. Wiley Stadium, 1100 Jefferson Ave., Buffalo.

Prostate screenings will be done through a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test.

Men who receive a PSA screening will be entered into a drawing for one of 15 pairs of tickets to the sold-out Buffalo Bills home opener on Sept. 15. Other raffle prizes include autographed Buffalo Bills items, spa gift cards and more.

The family-friendly event will also include a family wellness fair with light refreshments.

WNYUA and CCWNY are hosting this men's health screening event to promote early detection of prostate cancer, the most common type of cancer among American men. Over the past 20 years, WNYUA and CCWNY have helped more than 10,000 prostate cancer patients fight this potentially deadly disease.

The providers of WNYUA utilize a team approach in the coordination of care to give their patients access to their collective knowledge and experience. The doctors are all members of the American Urological Association and continually attend courses to stay abreast of the latest advancements in medicine and urology.

CCWNY is dedicated to providing the best cancer care for patients by providing the latest radiation technology. Its physicians and staff work as a team to develop the best treatment plan for each patient's specific needs.