Posted By: davidcpa My 3rd annual OC screening - 04-26-2012 01:12 PM
This Saturday marks my 3rd annual free oral cancer screening in the City of Gulfport, Fl. This year I have added a free Prostrate screening as well and if all goes well I will be adding more free cancer screenings next year, like skin. The Prostrate screening is a PSA blood draw which will be sent off for testing and the results mailed to the "donor". The City of Gulfport and Walgreens, who provides the use of their parking lot, are co sponsors.

One day, perhaps as soon as next year, I envision a parking lot full of free cancer and other suitable medical testings.
Posted By: ChristineB Re: My 3rd annual OC screening - 04-26-2012 02:26 PM
Way to go David!!! The residents of Gulfport are very lucky!
Posted By: Anne-Marie Re: My 3rd annual OC screening - 04-27-2012 12:46 AM
Wow, David. Gulfport really is lucky to have you! Makes me want to go to Gulfport - especially with the butt-free beaches!
Posted By: davidcpa Re: My 3rd annual OC screening - 04-29-2012 01:44 PM
We screened 125 yesterday and "referred" 10 to have another look by an ENT. We performed 38 PSA blood draws.
Posted By: ChristineB Re: My 3rd annual OC screening - 04-29-2012 09:22 PM
Great job!!!

I sure hope those 10 people are diagnosed with nothing serious. If they would be Im sure you have told them where to go for help.
Posted By: wilckdds Re: My 3rd annual OC screening - 04-29-2012 09:23 PM
You are the greatest. Keep it up and you could just become the President.
Posted By: davidcpa Re: My 3rd annual OC screening - 04-30-2012 09:11 PM
@ Christine...For each person that a dentist referred they were walked over to me so I was able to give them my contact info just in case.

@ Jerry...after being the Vice Mayor for my City for the last 2 years one could not PAY ME ENOUGH to run for any other political office. lol
Posted By: ChristineB Re: My 3rd annual OC screening - 04-30-2012 09:34 PM
Great job, David! I am happy to hear that anyone who had something questionable got the opportunity to speak with you. Its so important that they get pointed in the right direction and know they arent alone. Putting a face to oral cancer for someone can make such a huge impact on them. Too often people panic when faced with a serious illness.

At the Philadelphia walk I was sure to hand out some business cards and speak with the doctors doing the screenings. I wanted to make sure they would send anyone that could have oral cancer over to OCF and also have the ability to contact me if they wanted to.
Posted By: EricS Re: My 3rd annual OC screening - 04-30-2012 10:22 PM
Way to Go DAVID!

You are one of my hero's man, thanks for being the example brotha!
Posted By: Susan Lauria Re: My 3rd annual OC screening - 05-01-2012 01:02 PM
Great job David!!! This is really turning into something big!! Send some pics so we can post on the site!!

Congratulations on another successful screening!

Susan
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