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Prostate Cancer Coalition of North Carolina
Prostate Cancer / Breast Cancer
Brother / Sister Diseases
Your NamePCCNC Women’s Programs
www.pccnc.org Your phone number
Screening is key
Had your annual mammogram & clinical breast exam?
We are all concerned about breast cancer
1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with BC
Has your partner had a prostate exam?
We need to be concerned about prostate cancer
1 in 6 men will be diagnosed
Facts & Statistics
• 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.
Think Prostate Cancer Only Effects Men?
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
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
Little Known NC Native American Disparity
Source: NCI State Cancer Profiles
My Story
Supplement details about your personal story/why you advocate for awareness here
Prostate Cancer Risk Factors
Genetics Ethnicity Family History
Toxins Such as Agent Orange Dietary Carcinogens
Viruses
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.
Annual Check-ups Are His Best Defense
The earlier Prostate Cancer is detected, the better chances of survival
Early detection means there are more treatment options available
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
What Tests Are Used to Screen for PC?
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test Desirable value is age and history dependent
Digital Rectal Examination (DRE) “No abnormalities felt” is the desirable
outcome Both tests are needed for complete
screening
Statistics Demonstrate Women Are Better…
than men about seeing their physicians on a regular basis
A “LITTLE” coaxing may be in order….
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
Urge Him to See a Physician
Offer to make the appointment Make sure doctor’s office schedules PC
screening Suggest that you both talk to someone
you know who has had prostate testing Be supportive Don’t Panic……
Don’t Panic, Because He May
not have prostate cancer have a non-cancerous swelling of
the prostate have an inflammation of the
prostate
If He Is Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer
Start by asking the doctor about treatment options, side effects
Become a student, do your own research, become informed
Research: library, internet Contact local PC support group to speak
personally to a survivor and his partner
If He is Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer
Help him take control
Examine his choices with him
Ask questions about treatment
Match treatment with the man
Education is everything
Visit or join a support group
Talk about it together
Make it a team effort
Summary
Take care of yourself – get annual mammograms and clinical breast exams. Don’t forget your monthly breast exams!
Make sure your has an annual prostate examination and a PSA blood test.
If you encounter resistance from medical community, INSIST ON SCREENING!!!
Contact Information