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1 Prostate Cancer Coalition of North Carolina
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- Prostate Cancer / Breast Cancer
- Brother / Sister Diseases
- Your Name
- PCCNC Womens Programs
- www.pccnc.org
- Your phone number
2Screening 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
3Facts 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.
4Think Prostate Cancer Only Effects Men?
5NC 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
6NC 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
7Little Known NC Native American Disparity
Source NCI State Cancer Profiles
8My Story
- Supplement details about your personal story/why
you advocate for awareness here
9Prostate Cancer Risk Factors
- Genetics
- Ethnicity
- Family History
- Toxins
- Such as Agent Orange
- Dietary Carcinogens
- Viruses
10True of False
- Prostate cancer is an old mans 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! Its 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.
11Annual 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
12How 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
13What 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
14Statistics Demonstrate Women Are Better
- than men about seeing their physicians on a
regular basis - A LITTLE coaxing may be in order.
15Possible 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
16Urge Him to See a Physician
- Offer to make the appointment
- Make sure doctors office schedules PC screening
- Suggest that you both talk to someone you know
who has had prostate testing - Be supportive
- Dont Panic
17Dont Panic, Because He May
- not have prostate cancer
- have a non-cancerous swelling of the prostate
- have an inflammation of the prostate
18If 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
19If 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
20Summary
- Take care of yourself get annual mammograms and
clinical breast exams. Dont 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!!!
21Contact Information