Mary Washington Healthcare Free Prostate Cancer Screening
Your pants stay ON — just a gentle, quick blood draw. No fee, no referral required. Insured and uninsured community members are equally welcomed.
Calling ahead reserves your preferred time slot and minimizes lobby wait time. Walk-in guests are also warmly accepted throughout the entire clinic window.
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A Simple Arm Blood Draw: Exactly What to Expect
Many men postpone prostate health checks because of outdated perceptions about physical rectal exams. This community screening utilizes a straightforward, state-of-the-art venous blood test.
Your Pants Stay On
There is absolutely no rectal exam (DRE) at this screening. You stay fully dressed, relax comfortably in a private clinical phlebotomy chair, and roll up one sleeve.
Rapid 5-Minute Arm Draw
A certified phlebotomist from Mary Washington Healthcare draws a tiny vial of blood to check your Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) protein level.
Confidential Lab Analysis
Your sample is processed by the hospital laboratory. You and your designated physician will receive results securely in the mail or via the online MWHC MyChart patient portal.
Who Is Eligible for This Free Clinic?
To ensure medical efficacy and safety, screening protocols follow standard clinical oncology guidelines established by the American Cancer Society and Mary Washington Healthcare.
Recommended For:
Encouraged to attend this community event-
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Men Ages 45 and Older
General screening baseline for asymptomatic men who have not had a PSA test in the past 12 months. -
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Higher-Risk Men Ages 40–44
Black men and anyone with a first-degree family member (father, brother) diagnosed with prostate cancer before age 65. -
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Insured or Uninsured Residents
No health insurance card or primary care referral is necessary to participate. 100% covered. -
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Both Pre-Registered & Walk-In Guests
Feel free to bring a friend, family member, or neighbor along on screening day.
Please Do NOT Attend If:
These situations require specialist follow-up-
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Currently Under Active Urologist Care
If you already see a urologist for regular management, your doctor should coordinate your diagnostic routine. -
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Previously Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer
Screening clinics are exclusively for initial early detection. Cancer survivors require tailored oncological monitoring. -
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Active Urinary Tract Infection or Catheter
Infections or recent catheterizations cause artificial PSA spikes and yield misleading results.
Facility Information & Navigation
The clinic takes place at the Mary Washington Medical Oncology offices within the Regional Cancer Center campus in Fredericksburg.
Mary Washington Medical Oncology
Regional Cancer Center
405 Chatham Heights Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Free on-site patient parking lot directly in front of the center
100% ADA compliant with ground-level wheelchair access & automatic doors
The Bright Path Foundation × Mary Washington Healthcare
Healthcare equity means meeting individuals where they are. Through this sustained partnership, The Bright Path Foundation and Mary Washington Regional Cancer Center eliminate insurance, transport, and financial obstacles so every man across our community has dignified access to life-saving early detection.
Providing one-on-one follow-up navigation, translation services, and community liaisons so no abnormal test is left unresolved.
Supplying board-certified oncology nursing teams, accredited hospital lab processing, and direct physician consultation pathways.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the screening procedure, results delivery, and registration.
No. This clinic is 100% free of charge through our grant partnerships. You do not need health insurance, proof of income, or payment details. Please bring a form of photo identification (such as a driver's license, work badge, or state ID) solely to ensure that lab vials and test records are matched accurately to your legal name.
Your blood sample will be processed at the Mary Washington Healthcare central pathology laboratory. Complete numerical results are typically delivered within 7 to 10 business days. You can access them electronically through Mary Washington MyChart, or receive a formal printed letter sent securely to your residential mailing address. If your numbers indicate follow-up is recommended, a nurse navigator will contact you directly to help explain next steps.
Yes, walk-ins are welcomed and will be served! Calling ahead to (540) 741-1404 allows the clinical team to pre-print your lab requisition forms, reducing your lobby wait time to just a few minutes. However, if your schedule changes or you decide to attend last-minute with a loved one, please come by between 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Men aged 40–44 with high risk factors (specifically Black men or anyone whose father, brother, or son had prostate cancer at an early age) are strongly encouraged to attend. When you call to register at (540) 741-1404, let the intake specialist know your family history so they can verify and enroll you in this screening program.
No fasting is required for a Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) test. You can eat and drink your normal meals and take your regular daily medications. We do advise staying well-hydrated with plenty of water throughout the afternoon, which makes the arm vein draw quick and comfortable.
Reserve Your Free Appointment Today
Thursday, October 22, 2026 • 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. at Mary Washington Medical Oncology. Bring a friend or family member — it takes only a few minutes to protect your future.
Medical Notice: This complimentary screening is designed for informational early detection and does not replace regular comprehensive examinations with your primary care provider. The Bright Path Foundation and Mary Washington Healthcare collaborate to support equitable health access throughout Virginia.
