September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and free PSA testing is available.
Your local prostate cancer support group will reimburse you the cost of your PSA test (up to $35, some restrictions will apply) when you bring your PSA Test receipt to a support group meeting in September or October. The Campbell River support group meets on the third Saturday of the month at 2 p.m. at Altrusa House, #12-142 Larwood Rd.
The meetings are informal, free and everyone is welcome. They provide a forum for personal discussion with men who currently have or have already recovered from prostate cancer.
They cover such topics s new research findings, pain and symptom management, nutrition, sexuality and treatment options.
Visit www.prostatecancerbc.ca