The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) is urging men 40 years and older to take charge of their prostate health by visiting their nearest health centre and speaking with a healthcare provider about prostate cancer screening during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
Prostate cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men. In 2024, 809 men died from prostate cancer in Jamaica.
“Feeling well does not mean you should put off checking your prostate, men over 40, be strong and get your prostate check today,” said Dr. Elon Thompson, Consultant Urologist at Spanish Town Hospital.
The two screening methods are the PSA blood test and digital rectal examination (DRE). Dr. Thompson encourages men to know their family history, discuss individual risk factors with a healthcare provider and get screened for prostate cancer. Early detection can lead to cure from this deadly disease.
SERHA’s Urology Department at Spanish Town Hospital has performed nearly 1,500 surgical procedures and provides specialist outpatient care to thousands of patients.
Men are encouraged to visit the nearest health centre in Kingston, St. Andrew, St. Thomas or St. Catherine for guidance on prostate health and screening.
