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Becoming Part of the PCCNC

Our Vision: By working together the citizens of North Carolina will see a day when prostate cancer is no longer a threat to the families of our state. Becoming Part of the PCCNC. What is the PCCNC?.

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Becoming Part of the PCCNC

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  1. Our Vision: By working together the citizens of North Carolina will see a day when prostate cancer is no longer a threat to the families of our state. Becoming Part of the PCCNC

  2. What is the PCCNC? • The Prostate Cancer Coalition of North Carolina (PCCNC) is a community of people dedicated to the defeat of prostate cancer. • By working together the citizens of North Carolina will see a day when prostate cancer is no longer a threat to the families of our state.

  3. Founded on March 21, 2001

  4. Goals • Raising awareness of prostate cancer as a major health threat to North Carolina families. • Promoting community, state and national actions to battle this disease. • Uniting and coordinating our efforts to increase the effectiveness of those affected or concerned about prostate cancer.

  5. Our Founder • Founded by Robert J. Anderson • Diagnosed with metastatic disease in 1996 at age 53 • He was told he had one year to live • With much work, he lived 7 years, during which time he founded the PCCNC

  6. Our Leadership • Leroy S. Darkes, MD • Doctor of Internal Medicine and Medical Director of the Rex Senior Health Center • William R. Berry, MD • Medical Oncologist and Founder of the Cancer Centers of North Carolina • Thomas L. Walker, PhD • Survivor and Pastor of the Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church • Dennis K. Milligan • Survivor, WBTV News Director • Mike Perkins, CPA • Survivor, Partner, Perkins & Lund, PLLC

  7. Critical Success Factors • Public Awareness • Access to Screening • “Gold Standard” Diagnostics and Treatment • Patient Education

  8. Public Awareness • The citizens of North Carolina must be aware of the threat of prostate cancer and their best course of action to protect themselves or their loved ones. • The citizens of North Carolina should be aware of the health and dietary choices that will reduce their risk of prostate cancer.

  9. Access to Screening & Care • Screening and care resources must be readily available to all of our citizens.

  10. “Gold Standard” Diagnostics and Treatment • The state of North Carolina must be a leader in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care of prostate cancer. • The physicians in North Carolina must be well informed regarding all the issues associated with the diagnosis, treatment and care of prostate cancer. • The major medical institutions in North Carolina collaborate to provide leading edge research and the best possible care for those affected by this disease. • World-class diagnostic and treatment facilities, equipment and services must be available to the men of North Carolina.

  11. Patient Education • The prostate cancer patient in North Carolina should be a well-informed patient. • There should be support groups easily accessible to all of our citizens. • There should be knowledgeable survivors and spouses available for prostate cancer consultation with men or their families.

  12. Ultimately… • The death rates from prostate cancer in North Carolina should be among the lowest in the Nation for every ethnic and social group. • Together, we will reduce the death rate from prostate cancer!

  13. Resources • Public Awareness • Prostate health booklet • Men’s health tracker • Public service announcements • Early Detection • Screening guidelines • Urologic referral discussion guide • Patient Education Opportunities

  14. Prostate Cancer can Impact your Wife…

  15. Your Children…

  16. Your Community…

  17. Please join us! www.pccnc.org

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