The Prostate Cancer Foundation
Since its inception in 1993, the Prostate Cancer Foundation has become the world's largest philanthropic source of support for prostate cancer research. The PCF has raised approximately $260 million and funded more than 1,200 critical research projects in 100 research centers around the world.
Almost eighty percent of funds contributed to the Prostate Cancer Foundation go directly to research, as a foundation grant covers the organization's administrative expenses. The Prostate Cancer Foundation's mission is clear: to eliminate prostate cancer as a life-threatening illness for men and their families. You can find more information at www.prostatecancerfoundation.org.
About Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer occurs when the cells of the prostate begin to grow uncontrollably. When caught and treated early, prostate cancer has a cure rate of over 90%.
Yet being diagnosed with prostate cancer can be a life-altering experience. It requires making some very difficult decisions about treatments that can affect not only the life of the man diagnosed, but also the lives of his family members in significant ways for many years to come.
More than 234,000 men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year, and each and every one of them will need to make very personal and individualized decisions about treatment options and diet and lifestyle changes. Most importantly, each and every one of them will have to find a strong, knowledgeable team of physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to help guide him through the process at each step of the way.
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Additional information about prostate cancer can be found in Report to the Nation on Prostate Cancer: A Guide for Men and Their Families.
You can read the entire Guide online, order a paper copy or download the Guide in pdf format: www.prostatecancerfoundation.org/guide |