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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.

Little Known NC Native American Disparity Source: NCI State Cancer Profiles

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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!!!

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