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Welcome to the Prostate Cancer Coalition of North Carolina (PCCNC)

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In 2009 the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) and the American Urological Association (AUA) both released updated "best practices" early detection guidelines guidelines for oncology and urology. Primary care professionals, please click here for a summary of these guidelines. NCCN and AUA guidelines support early detection for men who decide to screen in a way that supports leading clinical guidelines for the care and treatment of men with prostate cancer. For many men, early detection is the key to effective recovery. Concerned about referral? Click here to download a referral discussion guide.

Diagnosing cancer in time to treat or manage it effectively is crucial. Just as important as finding cancer early, is knowing which kind of cancer you have. Click here to download a newly diagnosed patient workbook (847KB-PDF).

The basics: ...what is a prostate? | ...what is prostate cancer?

Once you understand the basics, click here to review the Newly Diagnosed Tutorial. The presentation will open in a new window. Simply review the introductery information, then click on the screen to begin. Once you've entered the tutorial, click the arrows in the lower right hand corner to advance. This tutorial contains important information for all men diagnosed with prostate cancer to help better understand personal diagnosis. It takes approximately 20 minutes to complete.

NC September 2009 prostate screening events.

Prostate cancer is a major health issue in North Carolina. The death rate from prostate cancer in North Carolina is one of the highest in the nation; African-American men in North Carolina have one of the highest death rates from prostate cancer in the world.

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Click on the banner below to view public service announcements designed to increase awareness about prostate cancer for the people and families of North Carolina (will open a new browser window):

in memory of: Ronnie Sox; Kenny Ellenberg; and Bob Anderson - and in honor of: Joe Joyner; Robert Kimbrough; Dan Newman; Dana Smith; and Thomas L. Walker... all brave champions in the fight against prostate cancer.