It checks the man's saliva.
According to the latest research, four out of 10 men die from prostate cancer.ÌýOakwood University Church wants to inform and engage as many as possible to counter those numbers.Ìý
The church is hosting a Brunch & Learn event this weekend to do just that.Ìý
It is Saturday, April 12th from 10am-noon. It is free to attend, but you must register. (You can send an email to DaMcelhaney@comcast.net)
David McElhaney has a family history of prostate cancer. He was diagnosed in 2019 and was able to beat the disease due to his faith, early screening and loving family and friends.Ìý
He is now using his testimony to encourage other men to put their health first.Ìý
"This is not a man's disease. This is a family disease. Think about the family element and all of a sudden the father is gone because he died from prostate cancer. What a void that leaves for the family. A hole that is irreplaceable,†McElhaney said.
He is now working with state lawmakers to get insurance companies to cover the cost for young, high-risk men to get tested.
By the age of 50, men should be having prostate-specific antigen, or PSA, testing done annually.
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