NEWLY Diagnosed

Our new Workshop for Newly Diagnosed Men and Partners started Wednesday, January 13. The next session is February 10 (see below)
Visit our new page for Newly Diagnosed.
Our new mentor list can be accessed through the Newly Diagnosed page; it will be updated frequently.

In the News (PCa in the News)

Latest News
Why You Should Consider a Prostate Cancer PSA Test TODAY
Appropriate Frequency of Spinal MRI Scans With Metastatic CRPC
Hormone Therapy Ups All-Cause Mortality in Older Men [neoadjuvant HT added to brachytherapy]
Denosumab Strengthening Bones, Weakening Cancer?
'Active Surveillance' Now Prominent in NCCN PC Guidelines
Dendreon Sees Full Provenge Capacity by Mid-2011
Eggs and poultry with skin will increase recurrence risk

Previous

First Gene Marker Found for Aggressive Prostate Cancer [Research]
Regular Exercise Benefits Survivors
Exercise May Prevent Incontinence From Prostate Surgery
Five 'Eating Better' Foods ...
PSA Value at 2 Years Post- EBRT Can Predict Long-Term Survival


Hello, I'm Jay

Jay Holmes, an 8+ year Cancer Survivor Network Volunteer ... more


 
 

NEW!

DadFest/PC Awareness Night at the Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks will be sponsoring this year's DadFest. The game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 3 will promote Dadfest and Prostate Cancer Awareness. Reduced tickets are available with a free T-shirt. We would like to see a Sea of Blue in the stadium. more ...

Screening Finder. Find a free or low cost screening event close to you with the Screening Finder of the American Urological Association.
NTXPCC is in Facebook! This is to share information, ask questions, get answers, discuss topics. Join!
Current Us TOO HotSheet, February, 2010 (PCa News, before PCa News - Archives)
Coalition News Update: Tom Dillon, Justin Sucato,  Bruce Stahl, Terry Theiss and Wolfram Blattner elected NTXPCC Directors.
Need Assistance? Contact the ACS Service Center (Links)

Motivated to Help Prostate Cancer?

We are expanding our programs. We are looking for volunteers: speakers and administrators; CPA and Law-knowledgeable survivors or survivor relatives are needed as well.
Please contact ntxpcacoalition

Recent PC Videos

Prostate Cancer Screening Answers, 6ABC, Delaware

Sexual Problems in the Male Patient, John P. Mulhall, MD; Sloan Kettering Center, May 2009  *** new ***


AUA Foundation: 2010 Prostate Cancer Webinar Series

Reserve your seats today for the evening Webinar Series: Sexual Health (Thursday, March 4), Treatment Options - Decision Making (April 27), Incontinence (May 4) - all 7:00 p.m. (local)

Upcoming Events

February 9 (Tue),    6:30 pm, Us TOO THR Presbyterian, Dallas; Mika Bradford, CN: "Dougherty's, Heart Health"
February 10 (Wed), 7:00 pm, NTXPCC/Us TOO at Medical City, Dallas; Justin Sucato (NTXPCC):
                                               NEW Working Group: "Newly Diagnosed Men and Partners", Bldg. A, Atrium.

February 18 (Thu),  7:00 pm, Man to Man, Plano
February 18 (Thu),  7:00 pm, Us TOO Medical City, Dallas; Brian Eades, MD: "Using Your Head to Take Care of Your Heart"
February 25 (Thu),  6:30 pm, Us TOO Baylor, Plano: Jennifer Thompson, Aureon Lab.; "New Diagnostic Test"
February 27 (Sat), 8am-1pm, Special - Baylor Cvetko, Healing Environment Workshop for Oncology Patients, Families & Professionals,
                                               Keynote Speaker: Carolyn Matthews, MD, Davis Auditorium, 17 Roberts, space limited, RSVP required.
March 2 (Tue),       11:30 am, Us TOO Baylor, Dallas; Tom Clark (SS Admin., FW): "Social Security and Disability Benefits"
March 2 (Tue),         6:46 pm, Us TOO, Mid-Cities
March 4 (Thu),         6:30 pm, Man to Man, Fort Worth, TBA
March 4 (Thu),         7:00 pm, Special, AUA Webinar (see above for registration):
                                               "Beyond Prostate Cancer Treatment- Overcoming Obstacles: Sexual Health"
March 18 (Thu),       7:00 pm, Man to Man, Plano
March 18 (Thu),       7:00 pm, Us TOO Medical City, Dallas; David Ellis, MD: "Cryotherapy, for Initial and Salvage Treatment"
March 25 (Thu)        6:60 pm, Us TOO Baylor, Plano, TBD
April 27 (Tue)          7:00 pm, Special, AUA Webinar (see above for registration):
                                                "Prostate Cancer Treatment Options—making the decision"
May 4 (Tue)            
7:00 pm, Special, AUA Webinar (see above for registration):
                                               "Beyond Prostate Cancer Treatment- Overcoming Obstacles: Incontinence
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        Prostate Cancer Statistics for Texas


(from American Cancer Society, "Cancer Facts and Figures 2008"),

Estimated new cases:  147.9 per 100,000  13th Lowest State per capita
Estimated deaths:         27.0 per 100,000  17th Lowest State per capita

These are actually 2000-2004 data. ZERO rated Texas B, C and B- in 2006, 2007 and 2008, respectively (see Prostate Cancer Report Card, which takes into account screening and mortality rates, state insurance mandates and  support for prostate cancer-related legislation).


                   Texans Deserve an A!
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DadFest/Prostate Cancer Awareness Night at the Mavericks: March 3!

This is more than just a game. This is a statement from us to the Community: Nothing against Pink Nights, but this is a

Blue Night!

Please order your reduced tickets from Angie at 214-345-5030 or email her at aclark@airmail.net.                                        Deadline for tickets: February 19! Get Details ...

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