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 Fall 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 May 2012
PC Support Groups in Texas

Recent PC Videos

   Ask Dr. Myers  (Slowing PCa Growth)
   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.
Upcoming Events                                                                                                                                        
(For locations and directions to Support group meetings go to Members)

May 17 (Thu),     7:00 pm, Us TOO Medical City Dallas, Michael Isaac, MD: "Heart Health"

May 22 (Tue),10am-2 pm, TH Harris/NTxPCC; "Lets Talk Tuesday ... About Prostate Cancer"
                           5:45 pm, Baylor Plano, Cancer Survivorship program; Alfred Levy: "Palliative Care",
                                          Us TOO meets afterwards

May 29 (Tue),10am-2 pm, TH Harris/NTxPCC; "Lets Talk Tuesday ... About Prostate Cancer"

June 5 (Tue),  10am-2 pm, TH Harris/NTxPCC; "Lets Talk Tuesday ... About Prostate Cancer"

June 7 (Thu),       6:30 pm, Man to Man, Fort Worth; "Provenge"
                                          Back at the ACS building

June 12 (Tue),10am-2 pm, TH Harris/NTxPCC; "Lets Talk Tuesday ... About Prostate Cancer"

June 19 (Tue),10am-2 pm, TH Harris/NTxPCC; "Lets Talk Tuesday ... About Prostate Cancer"

June 21 (Thu),     7:00 pm, Us TOO Medical City Dallas, Zachary Couch, PT

June 26 (Tue),10am-2 pm, TH Harris/NTxPCC; "Lets Talk Tuesday ... About Prostate Cancer"

Did you miss the Symposium?

Symposium Take-Away Messages
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!
 

 

The 2012 Justin Sucato Award goes to Jaren Smith, Trophy Club
Pictured: Dr. Daniel Sucato, Jaren Smith, Ilde Sucato, Wolfram Blattner




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