NEWLY Diagnosed

Survivor Chat: Talk with a Survivor; Let's talk on Tuesday ...
Visit our new page for Newly Diagnosed.
Our new Long Term Survivor list (updated August 10, 2011) can be accessed through the Newly Diagnosed page; it will be updated frequently.
The STEPs to Surviving Prostate Cancer series is a three-week educational series for men with prostate cancer. The next series is scheduled for Spring 2012.

 Literature for Newly Diagnosed
 Prostate Cancer Centers/Hospitals

Advanced Prostate Cancer

An Advanced Prostate Cancer Resource Kit is now available from Us TOO.

 

Donations

NTxPCC is a non-profit 501(c)(3). Donations are tax deductible. 

Sponsors and Supporters. We are proud to acknowledge our sponsors and supporters.

NEW!

NTxPCC is in Facebook! This is to share information, ask questions, get answers, discuss topics. Join!
Current Us TOO Hotsheet, January 2012
PC Support Groups in Texas
Tyler page

Recent PC Videos

   Dr. Dervan-Schreiber: "The Role of the Body's Natural Defenses in Preventing and Treating Cancer", March 2010
   Ask Dr. Myers
   Prostate Cancer and Black Men
   Pints for Prostates
   Prostate Cancer Screening Answers, 6ABC, Delaware
    Sexual Problems in the Male Patient, John P. Mulhall, MD;
    Sloan Kettering Center, May 2009


 

Aging, Exercise and Brain Health Study

If you live close to the Metroplex, consider taking part of this important Study on Aging, Exercise and Brain Health.
You qualify if you are a cancer patient UNLESS you had radiation or chemo therapy.
 

50 Hoops Joins the Coalition!

We are happy to announce that 50 Hoops joined the North Texas Prostate Cancer Coalition. We are looking forward to intensify our excellent relation with that great organization. Details on 50 Hoops are found under NTxPCC Members.

Upcoming Events                                                                         
                                                               
Jan.31 (Tue),10am-2 pm, TH Harris/NTxPCC; "Lets Talk Tuesday ... About Prostate Cancer"

Feb. 2 (Thu),    6:30 pm, Man to Man, Ft.Worth, TBA
                         7:00 pm, Us TOO Mid-Cities; Meeting Cancelled

Feb  7 (Tue),10am-2 pm, TH Harris/NTxPCC; "Lets Talk Tuesday ... About Prostate Cancer"
                       11:30 am, Us TOO Baylor/Dallas;
                         7:00 pm, Us TOO Mid-Cities; TBA
                         6:30 pm, Us TOO TH Presbyterian/Dallas; Lalan Wilfong, MD:
                                        "New Treatments for Metastatic Castrate-Resistant Prostate Cancer"
                                        Beasley, Note Date Change! (this month only!)

Feb. 9 (Thu),     6:30 pm, NEW SUPPORT GROUP, Presbyterian Plano: "Dealing with a Cancer Diagnosis"

Feb. 14 (Tue),10am-2pm, TH Harris/NTxPCC; "Lets Talk Tuesday ... About Prostate Cancer"
                
Feb. 16 (Thu),    7:00 pm, Us TOO Medical City of Dallas; Robert Hill, Author: "The Club You Never Wanted To Join"

Feb. 21 (Tue),10am-2 pm, TH Harris/NTxPCC; "Lets Talk Tuesday ... About Prostate Cancer"
                           7:00 pm, Man to Man, Medical City of Plano; TBA

Feb. 28 (Tue),10am-2 pm, TH Harris/NTxPCC; "Lets Talk Tuesday ... About Prostate Cancer"
                           6:00 pm, Us TOO Baylor/Plano; TBA
                                          Jointly with Baylor Survivorship Program
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!
 

New Support Group is forming:

Presbyterian Hospital, Plano
Initial Meeting:
February 9, 6:30 pm (see events above)
A must for everybody - The

Prostate Cancer Symposium 2012

is scheduled for May 5!
 




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Updated Jan. 27, 6:50 pm CT

 
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