There was a steady stream of men into the Cancer Support Services Dayrells Road office on Saturday as they took part in its Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) screen.
Reporting that over 150 men had been screened since the doors opened at 9 a.m., Executive Director Janette Lynton said the organisation is seeing an increase in the number of men coming forward to be tested for prostate cancer, the number one killing cancer in the island.
“We are pleased because we are seeing first timers and younger men coming forward, which means the message is getting out there. However, we would love to see more ,” she said.
Pointing out that the PSA test is a blood test, which checks the level of PSA, she reminded people that if a high level is detected, this does not always mean that a male has prostate cancer, as infections and other conditions could be the cause.
“It is always best to take the results to your physician and your physician will determine what further assessment you will need,” she said.
Speaking to Barbados TODAY on the importance of men getting tested, Lynton said that early detection means that treatment will be more successful.
“Early detection is the key,” she said, adding that the next screening will be held in six weeks. (JB)
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