BUFFALO, N.Y. — This Saturday you will see a lot of cars, specialty and classic cars around Roswell Park.
It's Cruisin' for a Cause, an event focusing on prostate cancer awareness during September.
Richard Satterwhite was 44 years old when he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. He is now 61 years old and doing well.
Satterwhite holds many positions in his fight to get men tested and see a physician. He is the co-founder of MAN UP Buffalo and Patient Engagement Specialist at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.
This year is the chairman of the 13th annual Cruisin' for a Cure. "A car show that saves lives as we like to call the event," he said.
Roswell Park will provide prostate cancer screenings, a urologist will be on site from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can pre-register or just show up.
Tom Rommel, vice president of he Southern Tier Auto Buffs, is excited to participate.
"We usually start at about 9 a.m. We park cars and they're parked strategically around campus on Carlton Street, down the street, and a couple of the lots. We do close to 200 cars in the last few years, and about 11 a.m., we have trained educators talk to men about their prostate health, and the importance of keeping an eye on your PSA numbers."
The screening is free.
The prostate is a walnut-sized gland in men. Cancer cells that begin in the prostate can multiply to form a tumor. There may be no signs or symptoms in the early stages.
These are the most commonly due to benign conditions:
An enlarged prostate or an infection are commonly benign conditions.
"In most cases, prostate cancer is slow growing. What may be a problem might not really be a problem. It may be something else, but the only way to find out is to see see a doctor," Satterwhite said.
You should see a doctor if you have any of these symptoms:
- Increased frequency of urination
- Difficulty urinating
- Sense of incomplete emptying
- Weak urine flow
Overall, 1 in 6 African-American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime.