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

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Broad based public awareness is essential. Equip yourself with prostate cancer facts & statistics.

Our communities must have easy access to tools and resources that promote an understanding of healthy prostate function, the possibility of prostate cancer, the possible impact and overlapping symptoms of other prostate conditions - along with strategies for risk reduction.

As with many conditions, prostate cancer can have symptoms. The trouble is, the symptoms often come too late. This is why prostate screening is so important. Equally important is the follow-up for abnormal results, and access to the most accurate and thorough techniques for diagnosing prostate cancer.

Diagnosing cancer in time to treat it effectively is crucial. Just as important as finding cancer early, is knowing which kind of cancer you have. Some are very slow-growing, and never need treatment; others can be fatal within a matter of months. Now your situation and know your options as soon as possible. Your treatment may not require immediate action, but a quick and thorough situation analysis is key to both quality and quantity of life. Visit the PCCNC patient resource section for more information.

Please join PCCNC's 50 in 5 initiative
Existing research clearly indicates that a 50% or greater reduction in the prostate cancer death rate for North Carolina, within 5 years is achievable with a concentrated, staffed, and funded initiative.

Early detection is the cornerstone to defeating Prostate Cancer.
"At least 75% of the 900 to 1000 deaths a year in North Carolina are preventable. With wide spread awareness, widely available screening, and "best practices" treatment, the citizens of North Carolina can cut the death rate in North Carolina by 50% within 5 years."

"The availability of "Best Practices" prostate cancer care to all of our citizens will bring substantial reductions in the pain, suffering, and depression felt by the men and families affected by this disease."

-Bob Anderson, Founder of the Prostate Cancer Coalition of North Carolina