"Noel Beltran, 62, was one of the many men who took advantage of the free prostate cancer screening outside Illinois Masonic Hospital. "

"Men 40 and older can stop by one of the mobile clinics for the free, private prostate cancer testing and physical exam. For the screening sites and schedule, go to "

"*Co-sponsored by Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital and Little Company of Mary Hospital, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Good Samaritan, 3551 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Vehicle will be next to Wellness Center."

"*Co-sponsored by Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Park Ridge City Hall, 505 Butler Pl., Park Ridge. Vehicle will be in front of City Hall."

""In the four years of the Drive Against Prostate Cancer, we have never had such a large turnout as we did this week, and it's truly because of the public service effort of the Sun-Times and the many hospitals and medical centers that helped in the effort," said Jamie Bearse, spokesman for the Prostate Coalition. "

"Today is the last day of the free screenings. Mobile clinics are available outside Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove and the Park Ridge City Hall. "

"The screenings have been well-attended despite the thing that few men like to talk about and many guys fear: the rectal exam. "

""Striking the pose is never dignified," 52-year-old Wrigleyville resident James Bruce said Friday, pointing his elbows out. "You don't want to think about [it]." "

""Stand in line to have someone jam his finger up your butt?" said Sam Cortese, 55, of Old Irving Park. "Oh-kay. ...'' "

""If this is the worst you have to go through, it's not that big of a deal," said Cortese, who was tested in a bookmobile-like clinic parked outside Illinois Masonic Medical Center on the North Side. "

"A full screening
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