Several dozen constituents joined Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) at the Merrick Library last week for his annual prostate cancer screening event held in conjunction with Integrated Medical Foundation. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men, with an estimated 164,690 new cases that will be diagnosed in 2018. The event is part of McDonough’s yearly series of free health seminars that include a memory screening and blood drive.

“I was pleased at the high attendance and the willingness of so many individuals to come out and get screened to protect themselves and their loved ones’ future,” McDonough said. “Prostate cancer is quite common among men but early detection is the key to surviving this disease. I look forward to holding more health seminars like this, and I am encouraged that so many of our neighbors will do what is necessary to live long and healthy lives.”