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Welcome to the Prostate Cancer Coalition of North Carolina (PCCNC)
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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. We welcome all interested and committed individuals to join us!
On November 05, 2011, James Mohler, MD, PI for the North Carolina-Louisiana Prostate Cancer Project (PCaP) presented to leaders from across North Carolina on many findings - providing clarity and guidance on several major state and national issues.
The program covers screening, treatment, and many other important issues related to health policy and care. Click here to download the program presentation slides.
Early detection is important for men with aggressive prostate cancer, and aggressive cancer can't be identified unless cancer is found. The only way to potentially find this aggressive cancer early is by screening (both PSA and DRE). However, prostate cancer is not always aggressive. To learn more about the tools doctors use to evaluate disease aggressiveness please visit the navigation support page of our website that is designed to help men with prostate cancer better understand their personal disease risk and appropriate options based on risk.
Monday, 11/21/11, all of NC (and the world), 2nd Annual Men's Health Night
PCCNC 2011 Prostate Cancer Screening Program!
Participation is easy. Simply make an appointment with your primary care doctor to talk about prostate health screening and early detection. Download the guide to personalizing your risk benefit discussion with your doctor, and let them know that you would like to make prostate screening part of your routine health exam.
The following process is intended to provide a framework for supporting optimal quality and quantity of life related survival for every man with prostate cancer.
Prostate cancer is the 2nd leading cancer killer of men. About 30,000 men die every year of prostate cancer - a disease that, when found during its early silent stages can be effectively treated in almost all cases.
"I cannot encourage you strongly enough to get a DRE (Digital Rectal Exam) and a PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) test EVERY YEAR."
-Dan Fogelberg
Last updated: 11/19/11
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