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McGlinn Cancer Institute - Reading Hospital is offering free prostate and skin cancer screenings in a continued effort to support community health and education. Regular screenings increase the chance of finding cancer early when it is most treatable.

“These free screenings give our community the opportunity to take charge of their health,” said Timothy Lindsay, MD, Chief, Division of Hematology and Oncology. “In any instance of cancer, we hope to find it early when outcomes are better and survival rates increase.”

Prostate Cancer Screening

  • When: Wednesday, November 5 from 6 to 8 p.m.
  • Where: McGlinn Cancer Institute - Reading Hospital, 420 S. 5th Ave., West Reading
  • Appointments: Space is limited, and an appointment is required. Call 1-833-34-TOWER to schedule.

Make an appointment for a FREE prostate screening if you:

  • Are a man aged 40 to 75 years.
  • Do not have a current diagnosis of prostate cancer.
  • Are not under the care of a urologist for a current problem.
  • Have not had a prostate exam and PSA within the past year.

Skin Cancer Screening

  • When: Tuesday, November 11 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
  • Where: McGlinn Cancer Institute - Reading Hospital, 420 S. 5th Ave., West Reading
  • Appointments: Space is limited, and an appointment is required. Call 1-833-34-TOWER to schedule.

Make an appointment for a FREE skin care screening if you:

  • Have a specific area of concern (Patients can have up to three areas of concern to be examined).
  • Have an abnormal skin growth.
  • Are not currently under the care of a physician for skin cancer.

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