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Prostate Cancer Coalition of North Carolina

A SILENT EPIDEMIC INSERT YOUR NAME PCCNC www.pccnc.org INSERT YOUR PHONE NUMBER. Prostate Cancer Coalition of North Carolina. Our Problem. Facts & Statistics. 1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime.

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Prostate Cancer Coalition of North Carolina

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  1. A SILENT EPIDEMIC INSERT YOUR NAME PCCNC www.pccnc.org INSERT YOUR PHONE NUMBER Prostate Cancer Coalition of North Carolina

  2. Our Problem

  3. Facts & Statistics • 1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime. • When detected and treated early, prostate cancer can be effectively treated or managed in as many as 100% of cases. • Prostate cancers most common symptom is NO SYMPTOM AT ALL! • On average, every 3 minutes a man is diagnosed with prostate cancer, and every 15 minutes a man dies of this highly treatable cancer.

  4. NC Gender Disparities • Per 100,000, more men are dying of prostate cancer then women are dying of breast cancer. • Breast cancer deaths, 25.4 per • Prostate cancer deaths, 32.4 per Source: NCI State Cancer Profiles

  5. NC Racial Disparities • In some parts of North Carolina, African-American men are as much as 3 times more likely to die of prostate cancer then Caucasian men. • The reasons for this are being explored. • They may include socio-economic factors, medical mistrust, genetics, lifestyle… but is most likely some combination of these factors. • Follow the PCaP (North Carolina – Louisiana Prostate Cancer Project) for developments. • www.ncla-pcap.org

  6. Little Known NC Native American Disparity Source: NCI State Cancer Profiles

  7. Prostate Cancer Risk Factors • Genetics • Ethnicity • Family History • Toxins • Such as Agent Orange • Dietary Carcinogens • Viruses

  8. True of False • Prostate cancer is an old man’s disease • FALSE! Prostate cancer can kill at any age… and younger men typically have more aggressive forms of prostate cancer. • Prostate cancer is easy to cure • While treatments and management techniques are improving, there is not a cure. • Men die with prostate cancer, not from it • When detected early, when the cancer is localized, survival rates are excellent. • Prostate cancer always exhibits symptoms • FALSE! It’s most common symptoms is NO SYMPTOM AT ALL! • Prostate cancer is slow growing • While some cases of prostate cancer are slow growing, others rapidly multiply and spread to other parts of the body.

  9. Possible Symptoms • Frequent urination at night • Weak or interrupted urine flow • Inability to urinate • Painful or burning urination • Blood in urine • Pain or stiffness in lower back or hips • Decreased sexual function

  10. Don’t Panic, Because ... • You may not have prostate cancer • You may have a non-cancerous swelling of the prostate • You may have an inflammation of the prostate

  11. How Often Should You Be Tested ? • Baseline at 40 and 45 Annually, if.... • You are 40 or over, and have a risk factor such as a family history of prostate cancer, African-American descent, or a baseline PSA of .6 or higher • By age 50 all men should be screening annually

  12. What to Expect at a Prostate Test • Digital Rectal Examination (DRE) • Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test

  13. If You Are Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer • Start by asking your doctor about treatment options • Become a student and do your own research • Visit or join a prostate cancer support group

  14. Seek out Informed Survivors…

  15. …and Multidisciplinary Treatment Consultation

  16. Remember! • Request an annual prostate cancer test • Develop open communications with your physician, family,and other men concerning prostate cancer • Develop a healthy lifestyle

  17. Please join us! www.pccnc.org

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