Rudy Quijas, founder of Rudy’s Tacos, always had the community’s best interest at heart. Even when he was near the end stages of prostate cancer, he wanted to give something back to his community. The Quijas family, along with Trinity Regional Health System and the Community Health Partners, has kept his memory and his wishes alive by inviting Quad City men to participate in the 11th Annual Rudy Quijas Fight Against Cancer Memorial Prostate Screening held from 6 – 9 p.m., Tuesday, June 10, at the Trinity Cancer Center on its 7th Street Campus in Moline, and Wednesday, June 11, at Trinity at Terrace Park in Bettendorf.
“When caught early, prostate cancer can be treated with a high cure rate,” said Carla Morse, RN, screening coordinator from Trinity. “That’s why early detection is a key in the fight against this disease that affects more than 200,000 men annually. Through this screening, many men can find out if they are at risk, and if they are, take appropriate action.”
The screening will include a free PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) blood test and digital rectal exam. Screening times are by appointment only. All men are encouraged to participate, particularly those who are age 40 and older, those who have a family history of the disease and/or are African American or Hispanic.
According to Morse, the Rudy Quijas Fight against Cancer Memorial Prostate Screening offers a wonderful opportunity for men to take care of their health. “This is a tremendous gift to Quad-Citians. I can’t think of a better way for the Quijas family to honor Rudy’s memory and keep his interests in the community alive,” she said.
John and the rest of his family know that this screening is honoring Rudy’s wish to help others. “Rudy knew that taking this simple test can save a lot of heartache for the person being tested, his family and friends,” John said.
A limited number of appointments are available and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. To set up an appointment, call Trinity’s My Nurse at (309) 779-2000 or 1-877-242-8899.
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