Griffin Hospital in Derby to offer free prostate cancer screening

DERBY - In recognition of Men’s Health Month, The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital and the Health Initiative for Men (HiM) will host free prostate cancer screenings from 3-5 p.m. June 11.

The screening is sponsored by HiM, which encourages men to see their physician annually, and empower them to actively manage their health by being screened for various diseases that respond better to treatment if detected early. Ansonia businessman Frank Michaud and his wife, Judy, established the “Health Initiative for Men Fund” at the Valley Community Foundation to promote outreach efforts that would help raise awareness about men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer and colorectal cancer.

Every screening participant will also be entered into a raffle for a Yeti Cooler sponsored by HiM.

In addition to the screenings, individuals can come to the Center during the event to get information about men’s health topics, including surgical hernia treatment, bariatric surgery, low-dose lung cancer screening, genetic testing for cancer and wellness visits with a primary care physician.

Prostate cancer screenings are recommended for men at 50 years old. Men at higher risk, including African American men and men who have a first-degree relative (father or brother) diagnosed with prostate cancer before age 65, should be screened at age 45. Men at a very high risk (multiple family members diagnosed with prostate cancer before age 65 years) should be tested at age 40.

“Identifying prostate cancer early before patients have symptoms is our best chance to cure their disease,” said Radiation Oncologist Dr. Sanjay Aneja.

“Screening programs are an inexpensive and non-invasive way to identify men who have treatable prostate cancer before they have symptoms. It’s unfortunate that prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death among men because we have excellent treatment options which, if initiated early enough, can provide patients with a cure.”

The screenings will take 10-15 minutes. Space for the free screenings is limited, so early registration is encouraged. To register, call 203-732-1280.

About Prostate Cancer

Approximately 1 in 8 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. As with most cancers, early diagnosis is important to improve chances of cure. Screening, although controversial, is important because early prostate cancer usually causes no symptoms. 

There have been tremendous advances in the treatment of prostate cancer making treatments more effective and causing much less side effects.

For further information on your prostate health, contact your physician or call Griffin Faculty Physicians Urologists at 203-732-2651 or visit https://gfp.griffinhealth.org. 

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Griffin Health in Derby expands advanced prostate cancer treatment

DERBY - Griffin Health, a leader in precision cancer care, recently launched a Pluvicto® (lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan) Theranostics program in its Nuclear Medicine Department, expanding access to a groundbreaking treatment option for patients with advanced prostate cancer.

Developed by Novartis, Pluvicto is a FDA-approved radioligand therapy for the treatment of adult patients with PSMA-positive metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) who have previously been treated with androgen receptor pathway inhibition and taxane-based chemotherapy. 

This therapy targets prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-positive cancer cells, delivering a radioactive payload directly to the tumor, while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.

“With the launch of the Pluvicto Theranostics program, Griffin Health continues its commitment to bringing cutting-edge, evidence-based cancer care to our community, ensuring our patients have access to the most advanced treatments close to home,” said Griffin Health Vice President of Diagnostic and Cancer Services Christine Cooper, MS, CNMT, RT(N), RSO, FACHE, FAB. “This therapy revolutionizes personalized medicine and provides new hope for patients who have exhausted other treatment options.”

The Griffin Health Pluvicto Theranostics program is designed to expand access to a cutting-edge, targeted radioligand therapy, enhance coordination of care for men with advanced prostate cancer, and improve quality of life and potentially extend survival for eligible patients. It offers a person-centered multidisciplinary care model, including physicians in Nuclear Medicine, Medical Oncology, and Radiation Oncology as well as Nuclear Medicine Technologists, nursing staff, and patient navigation teams to ensure safe, effective, and personalized treatment delivery. 

As part of a continuous care model, Griffin Health offers PSMA PET/CT imaging for patients to confirm their eligibility before beginning therapy.

For more information, visit www.griffinhealth.org/pluvicto.

Griffin is now accepting referrals for its Pluvicto Theranostics program. Referring providers can contact the Nuclear Medicine Department at 203-732-7271 for more information and orders can be faxed to Central Scheduling at 203-732-1559.

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Griffin Hospital in Derby promotes prostate cancer awareness

DERBY - In recognition of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital is promoting prostate health this month by highlighting 100 Questions & Answers About Prostate Cancer.

Receiving a prostate cancer diagnosis is a difficult experience, and leaves patients and their caregivers feeling anxious and overwhelmed. 100 Questions & Answers About Prostate Cancer provides both the doctor’s and patient’s point of view for a comprehensive discussion of what you can expect post-diagnosis along with patient commentary to give you a real-life understanding of what these steps might mean for your day-to-day life. 

Written by Dr. Pamela Ellsworth, a prominent urologist and best-selling author, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone coping with the uncertainty of a prostate cancer diagnosis.

Located on the ground floor of Griffin Hospital the HRC is a traditional free lending library that provides an array of medical and health information. 

The Center contains a collection of easy-to-read health and lifestyle related materials for patients and their families to become better informed and make more educated decisions about the various treatment options available to them. 

Discover more information at www.griffinhealth.org/library

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Griffin Hospital in Derby to offer free prostate cancer screening

DERBY - In recognition of Men’s Health Month, The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital and the Health Initiative for Men (HiM) will host free prostate cancer screenings from 3-5 p.m. June 26.

The screening is sponsored by HiM, which encourages men to see their physician annually, and empower them to actively manage their health by being screened for various diseases that respond better to treatment if detected early. 

Ansonia businessman Frank Michaud and his wife, Judy, established the “Health Initiative for Men Fund” at the Valley Community Foundation to promote outreach efforts that would help raise awareness about men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer and colorectal cancer.

Every screening participant will also be entered into a raffle for a Yeti Cooler sponsored by HiM.

In addition to the screenings, individuals can come to the Center during the event to get information about men’s health topics, including surgical hernia treatment, bariatric surgery, low-dose lung cancer screening, genetic testing for cancer and wellness visits with a primary care physician.

Prostate cancer screenings are recommended for men at 50 years old. Men at higher risk, including African American men and men who have a first-degree relative (father or brother) diagnosed with prostate cancer before age 65, should be screened at age 45. 

Men at a very high risk (multiple family members diagnosed with prostate cancer before age 65 years) should be tested at age 40.

“Screening programs are an inexpensive and non-invasive way to identify men who have treatable prostate cancer before they have symptoms,” said Radiation Oncologist Dr. Sanjay Aneja. “Identifying prostate cancer early before patients have symptoms is our best chance to cure their disease. It’s unfortunate that prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death among men because we have excellent treatment options which, if initiated early enough, can provide patients with a cure.”

The screenings will take 10-15 minutes. Space for the free screenings is limited; early registration is encouraged. 

To register, call 203-732-1280.

About Prostate Cancer

Approximately 1 in 8 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. As with most cancers, early diagnosis is important to improve chances of cure. 

Screening, although controversial, is important because early prostate cancer usually causes no symptoms. 

There have been tremendous advances in the treatment of prostate cancer making treatments more effective and causing much less side effects.

For further information on your prostate health, contact your physician or call Griffin Faculty Physicians Urologists at 203-732-2651 or visit https://gfp.griffinhealth.org.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Center for Cancer Care at Griffin in Derby to hold prostate cancer screenings

DERBY - In recognition of Men’s Health Month, The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital and the Health Initiative for Men (HiM) will host free prostate cancer screenings from 3-5 p.m. Sept 19.

The screening is sponsored by HiM, which encourages men to have an annual physical and to raise awareness about men’s health issues such as prostate cancer and colorectal cancer. 

In addition to the screenings, individuals can come to the Center during the event to get information about men’s health topics, including surgical hernia treatment, bariatric surgery, low-dose lung cancer screening, genetic testing for cancer and wellness visits with a primary care physician.

Prostate cancer screenings are recommended for men at 50 years old. Men at higher risk, including African American men and men who have a first-degree relative (father or brother) diagnosed with prostate cancer before age 65, should be screened at age 45. Men at a very high risk (multiple family members diagnosed with prostate cancer before age 65 years) should be tested at age 40.

“Screening programs are an inexpensive and non-invasive way to identify men who have treatable prostate cancer before they have symptoms,” said Radiation Oncologist Dr. Sanjay Aneja. “Identifying prostate cancer early before patients have symptoms is our best chance to cure their disease. It’s unfortunate that prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death among men because we have excellent treatment options which, if initiated early enough, can provide patients with a cure.”

The screenings will take 10-15 minutes. Space for the free screenings is limited; early registration is encouraged. To register, call 203-732-1280.

About Prostate Cancer

Approximately 1 in 8 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. As with most cancers, early diagnosis is important to improve chances of cure. 

Screening, although controversial, is important because early prostate cancer usually causes no symptoms. 

There have been tremendous advances in the treatment of prostate cancer making treatments more effective and causing much less side effects.

For further information on your prostate health, contact your physician or call Griffin Faculty Physicians Urologists at 203-732-2651 or visit griffinfacultyphysicians.org.

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Griffin Health in Oxford designated Prostate Cancer MRI Center of Excellence

OXFORD - Griffin Health Imaging and Diagnostics at Quarry Walk in Oxford has been awarded a three-year designation as a Prostate Cancer MRI Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology.

The ACR designation represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety. 

It is awarded only to facilities meeting ACR Practice Parameters and Technical Standards after a peer-review evaluation by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field. Image quality, personnel qualifications, adequacy of facility equipment, quality control procedures and quality assurance programs are assessed. 

The findings are reported to the ACR Committee on Accreditation, which subsequently provides the practice with a comprehensive report that can be used for continuous practice improvement. 

MRI is a noninvasive medical test that utilizes magnetic fields to produce anatomical images of internal body parts to help physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions.

About Griffin Health Diagnostic Imaging

Griffin Health Diagnostic Imaging incorporates advanced technology in a personalized and healing environment. 

Griffin’s Diagnostic Imaging Center at Quarry Walk provides leading-edge technology and unparalleled expertise for consistent high-quality patient care. Griffin’s imaging services include Lower Naugatuck Valley’s only 3T MRI, the patient-centered 1.2T bore-less “open” MRI, an advanced Interventional Radiology Suite, low dose and 3D mammography screening, low dose CT lung cancer screening, ultrasound, PET (Positron Emission Tomography) and computerized tomography (CT) scans.

Each Griffin Health Imaging location features Jefferson Radiologists who are fellowship-trained physicians adept at conceptualizing and interpreting the most intricate details for a highly effective and informed diagnosis, and Griffin’s renowned person-centered care that ensures high-quality care is given to patients across all life stages. 

For more information, visit griffinhealth.org/radiology.

About The American College of Radiology

The ACR, founded in 1924, is a professional medical society dedicated to serving patients and society by empowering radiology professionals to advance the practice, science and professions of radiological care. 

The College serves more than 37,000 diagnostic/interventional radiologists, radiation oncologists, nuclear medicine physicians, and medical physicists with programs focusing on the practice of medical imaging and radiation oncology and the delivery of comprehensive health care services.

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Prostate screening slated at Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital in Derby

DERBY - In recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave., and the Health Initiative for Men (HiM) will host free prostate cancer screenings from 3-5:30 p.m. Nov. 9.

The screening is sponsored by HiM, which encourages men to have an annual physical and to raise awareness about men’s health issues such as prostate cancer and colorectal cancer. For more information about HiM, visit griffinhealth.org/him.

Prostate cancer screenings are recommended for men at 50 years old. Men at higher risk, including African American men and men who have a first-degree relative (father or brother) diagnosed with prostate cancer before age 65, should be screened at age 45. Men at a very high risk (multiple family members diagnosed with prostate cancer before age 65 years) should be tested at age 40.

Approximately 1 in 8 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. As with most cancers, early diagnosis is important to improve chances of cure. Screening, although controversial, is important because early prostate cancer usually causes no symptoms. 

There have been tremendous advances in the treatment of prostate cancer making treatments more effective and causing much less side effects.

The screenings will take 10-15 minutes. Space for the free screenings is limited, so early registration is encouraged. 

To register, call 203-732-1260.

For further information on prostate health, individuals should contact their primary care physician or call Griffin Faculty Physicians Urologists at 203-732-2651 to schedule a consultation.

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Griffin Hospital in Derby to host prostate cancer screenings

DERBY - In recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave., and the Health Initiative for Men (HiM) will host free prostate cancer screenings from 3-5 p.m. Sept. 14.

The screening is sponsored by HiM, which encourages men to have an annual physical and to raise awareness about men’s health issues such as prostate cancer and colorectal cancer. For more information about HiM, visit griffinhealth.org/him.

Prostate cancer screenings are recommended for men at 50 years old. Men at higher risk, including African American men and men who have a first-degree relative (father or brother) diagnosed with prostate cancer before age 65, should be screened at age 45. 

Men at a very high risk (multiple family members diagnosed with prostate cancer before age 65 years) should be tested at age 40.

“Identifying prostate cancer early before patients have symptoms is our best chance to cure their disease,” said Radiation Oncologist Dr. Sanjay Aneja. “Screening programs are an inexpensive and non-invasive way to identify men who have treatable prostate cancer before they have symptoms. It’s unfortunate that prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death among men because we have excellent treatment options which, if initiated early enough, can provide patients with a cure.”

The screenings will take 10-15 minutes. Space for the free screenings is limited, so early registration is encouraged. 

To register, call 203-732-1260.

About Prostate Cancer

Approximately 1 in 8 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. As with most cancers, early diagnosis is important to improve chances of cure. Screening, although controversial, is important because early prostate cancer usually causes no symptoms. 

There have been tremendous advances in the treatment of prostate cancer making treatments more effective and causing much less side effects.

For further information on your prostate health, contact your physician or call Griffin Faculty Physicians Urologists at 203-732-2651 or visit griffinfacultyphysicians.org.

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Griffin Hospital in Derby to host free prostate cancer screenings

DERBY - Griffin Health will host free prostate cancer screenings from 4-6 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave.

Prostate cancer screenings are recommended for men at 50 years old. 

Men at higher risk, including African American men and men who have a first-degree relative (father or brother) diagnosed with prostate cancer before age 65, should be screened at age 45. 

Men at a very high risk (multiple family members diagnosed with prostate cancer before age 65 years) should be tested at age 40.

“Identifying prostate cancer early before patients have symptoms is our best chance to cure their disease,” said Radiation Oncologist Dr. Sanjay Aneja. “Screening programs are an inexpensive and non-invasive way to identify men who have treatable prostate cancer before they have symptoms. It’s unfortunate that prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death among men because we have excellent treatment options which, if initiated early enough, can provide patients with a cure.”

The screening will take 10-15 minutes. Space for the free screenings is limited, so early registration is encouraged. 

To register, call 203-732-1280.

About Prostate Cancer

Approximately 1 in 8 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. As with most cancers, early diagnosis is important to improve chances of cure. Screening, although controversial, is important because early prostate cancer usually causes no symptoms. 

There have been tremendous advances in the treatment of prostate cancer making treatments more effective and causing much less side effects.

For further information on your prostate health, contact your physician or call Griffin Faculty Physicians Urologists at 203-732-2651 or visit griffinfacultyphysicians.org.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Griffin Hospital in Derby offers free prostate cancer screenings

DERBY - Griffin Hospital and the Health Initiative for Men (HiM) will host free prostate cancer screenings from 4-6 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave.

Prostate cancer screenings are recommended for men at 50 years old. 

Men at higher risk, including African American men and men who have a first-degree relative (father or brother) diagnosed with prostate cancer before age 65, should be screened at age 45. 

Men at a very high risk (multiple family members diagnosed with prostate cancer before age 65 years) should receive be tested at age 40.

Participants will receive a “Free Play” coupon for the Sports Center of Connecticut in Shelton and will be entered into a raffle for a Sports Center gift card. 

The screening is sponsored by Griffin’s Health Initiative for Men (HiM), which encourages men to have an annual physical and to raise awareness about men’s health issues such as prostate cancer and colorectal cancer.

“We strongly encourage the men in our community to take advantage of these free screenings,” said Dr. Joseph Camilleri, Urologist, Griffin Faculty Physicians, “As the second-leading cancer killer in men, prostate cancer is a serious disease, but it can be successfully treated if caught at an early stage. This event will be a combination of preventative screening and education, so men know what symptoms to look for and they can share this information with friends, family and neighbors.”

The screening will take 10-15 minutes. Space for the free screenings is limited; early registration is encouraged. 

To register, call 203-732-1280.

About Prostate Cancer
Approximately 1 in 7 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. As with most cancers, early diagnosis is important to improve chances of cure. Screening, although controversial, is important because early prostate cancer usually causes no symptoms.

There have been tremendous advances in the treatment of prostate cancer making treatments more effective and causing much less side effects.

For further information on your prostate health, contact your physician or call Griffin Faculty Physicians Urologists at (203) 732-2651 or visit griffinfacultyphysicians.org.


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29 receive free prostate cancer screenings at Griffin Hospital in Derby

Dr. Joseph Cardinale, center, led a team of physicians at The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital in providing free prostate cancer screenings to the community. 
He is pictured with Tracy Volpe, RN, on left, and Griffin Health Patient Navigator Catherine Voccia, RN, BSN, CN-BN./ Contributed photo

DERBY - The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital recently provided 29 free prostate cancer screenings to help encourage men to get checked for the disease and to increase men’s health awareness.

Participating physicians included Dr. Joseph Cardinale, of the Center for Cancer Care, and Dr. Joseph Camilleri, of Griffin Faculty Practice Urology, and resident physicians at Griffin
Hospital. 
The event was sponsored by the Health Initiative for Men (HiM). As a result of the screenings, two men were referred for further testing.

This is the third year Griffin and HiM has offered these free screenings to the community. Overall, 83 men have been screened and more than six men were referred for further testing.

“Being screened for prostate cancer is a critical part of men’s health,” said HiM Co-founder Judy Michaud. “Prostate cancer is the second-leading cancer killer in men, however it can be
successfully treated if caught early. We hope the men who took part in this screening go home and encourage others to get tested.”

According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer screenings are recommended for men at 50 years old. Men at higher risk, including African-American men and men who have a first-degree relative (father or brother) diagnosed with prostate cancer before age 65, should be screened at age 45. 
Men at a very high risk (multiple family members diagnosed with prostate cancer before age 65 years) should be tested at age 40.

About The Health Initiative for Men (HiM)
In an effort to help inspire men to have an annual physical and to raise awareness about men’s health issues such as prostate cancer and colorectal cancer, Griffin Hospital launched the Health Initiative for Men (HiM), a community-wide preventive healthcare effort. The goal of the HiM is to influence men to see their physician annually, and to be screened for various diseases that respond better to treatment if detected early. 
For more information about men’s health, including a “check-up list” for screenings visit Griffin Hospital’s Health Initiative for Men website, griffinhealth.org/him.

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Griffin Hospital in Derby provides prostate cancer screenings for 23

Dr. Joseph Cardinale, back center, and Dr. Joyce Chung, far right, of The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, and resident physicians at Griffin, recently provided 23 free prostate cancer screenings to help encourage men to get checked for the disease./ Contributed photo

DERBY - The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital recently provided 23 free prostate cancer screenings to help encourage men to get checked for the disease and to increase men’s health awareness.

This is the second year Griffin has offered these free screenings to the community. 
Participating physicians included Dr. Joseph Cardinale, of the Center for Cancer Care, and Drs. Grace Biggs and Joseph Camilleri, of Griffin Faculty Practice Urology, and residents at Griffin Hospital. 
The event was sponsored by the Health Initiative for Men (HiM).
As a result of the screenings, two men were referred for further testing.
“Being screened for prostate cancer is a critical part of men’s health,” said HiM Co-founder Frank Michaud. “Prostate cancer is the second-leading cancer killer in men, however it can be successfully treated if caught early. We hope the men who took part in this screening go home and encourage to get tested.”

According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer screenings are recommended for men at 50 years old. Men at higher risk, including African-American men and men who have a first-degree relative (father or brother) diagnosed with prostate cancer before age 65, should be screened at age 45. Men at a very high risk (multiple family members diagnosed with prostate cancer before age 65) should be tested at age 40.
“We’re proud to partner with Griffin Hospital for this important event and encourage men to get their annual check-up to learn more about their overall health and see what screenings they may need to catch potential diseases at a treatable stage,” said HiM Co-founder Judy Michaud.
If you or someone you know is due for a prostate cancer screening, contact your physician, call Griffin Faculty Physicians, 1-800-382-0903, or visit griffinfacultyphysicians.org.

For more information about men’s health, including a “check-up list” for screenings, visit Griffin Hospital’s Health Initiative for Men website, griffinhealth.org/him.


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