Mobile Prostate Screening Across Greater Boston

As men get older, prostate health becomes an important part of staying well. Taking a proactive step now can help you understand your risk and take care of your health before a concern becomes something more serious.

Now, BMC Health System is making it even easier to take that proactive step. In partnership with Golf Fights Cancer and Man Cave Health, we’re bringing prostate cancer education and screening directly to men across Greater Boston through a mobile program that travels to local health and sporting events.

Designed to Meet Men Where They Are

BMCHS’ mobile prostate screening van is bringing prostate cancer education, risk assessment, and screening to your community.

At each event, you can talk with our care team, ask questions, and learn more about your prostate cancer risk. If screening is right for you, we can also provide a simple prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test. No digital exam is required, making the process more comfortable for men who may have been hesitant to get screened in the past.

If you need follow-up care, we will help connect you with additional BMCHS departments and services, to ensure you know what to do next and where to go for support.

See Where We’re Screening

Visit us at an upcoming event to learn about your risk, ask questions, and see if a PSA blood test is right for you.

Our event schedule is currently being finalized. Please check back soon to see where you can find us.

Urology at Boston Medical Center Health System

Urology at Boston Medical Center Health System (BMCHS) is a fully integrated department serving patients across Boston Medical Center, Boston Medical Center – Brighton, and Boston Medical Center – South. Led by Boston Medical Center, named one of the nation’s top 50 urology programs by U.S. News & World Report, BMCHS connects patients to expert, coordinated urologic care at multiple locations. Across BMCHS, patients can receive care for a wide range of urologic conditions, including bladder and prostate health, kidney stones, urinary conditions, sexual health, and urologic cancers. Whether you need routine care, advanced treatment, surgery, recovery support, or follow-up care, BMCHS helps connect you to the right care at the right time, at the right location.

Boston Medical Center

725 Albany St., Boston, MA 02118
3rd Floor, Suite 3B
BMC, Shapiro Center

617.638.8485

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

View Department Call Us at 617.638.8485

BMC Brighton

736 Cambridge St, Brighton, MA 02135
Suite 303
BMC Brighton, Main Hospital

617.787.8181

Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

View Department Call Us at 617.787.8181

BMC South

235 North Pearl St., Brockton, MA 02301
BMC South, Main Hospital

508.427.3000

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

View Department Call Us at 508.427.3000

A Mobile Approach to Prostate Cancer Screening

Led by Mark Katz, MD, the mobile prostate screening program builds on more than 15 years of his work bringing prostate cancer education and screening into Boston neighborhoods. Now, through this new BMCHS mobile program, Dr. Katz is helping make PSA testing and follow-up care easier to access.

Get to Know Dr. Katz and His Mission

Frequently Asked Questions

Screening for prostate cancer is a simple process. These answers can help you understand if screening is right for you, what to expect, and how the BMC Urology team supports patients after testing.

Who is at risk of prostate cancer?

Prostate cancer can affect any man, but risk increases with age. If you’re a man between ages 40 to 70, it might be helpful for you to learn about your risk, especially if you have a family history of prostate cancer. Overall, about one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Among African American men, that number is about one in six.

What are the benefits of getting tested?

A PSA test can help detect signs of prostate cancer early, often before symptoms appear. Early detection may give you more treatment options and can make treatment more effective. Testing also provides helpful information about your prostate health and can offer peace of mind by helping you understand your risk and next steps.

Find a Primary Care Provider

Take the next step in managing your care by establishing a relationship with our primary care team. Yearly visits and recurring check-ups are the key to early detection.