You likely have arrived here through a search for information about prostate cancer or as a result of visiting one of our numerous prostate cancer awareness event website. Thanks for visiting.
The PCAP is a result of my personal battle with prostate cancer (diagnosed in 2002 and treated in 2003) and represents my effort to help men not become a prostate cancer victim.
Why We Focus on Early Detection
One in every six men will be stricken with prostate cancer, but simple PSA blood tests* allow for the early detection of prostate cancer. We believe every man should have these tests (and personally track their annual test results) as part of an annual physical exam that includes a DRE and consultations with their doctor. [*PSA and Free PSA].
Find Important Information Here
If you are newly diagnosed or doing research for someone with prostate cancer and are seeking information about prostate cancer, just click the following link to visit key prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment information websites.
Why We Exist - The Prostate Cancer Epidemic
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men; 217,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer in the United States every year - one man every 2.63 minutes, and roughly 29,000 die each year from the disease - one man every 17.52 minutes. The good news is that research shows that prostate cancer is very treatable, but only if it discovered early, before it has metastasized.
Ninety percent of all prostate cancers are found still within the prostate gland, or only in nearby areas, according to the American Cancer Society. For those patients, the five-year survival rate is nearly 100 percent. But for the men whose cancer has spread to distant parts of the body when it is diagnosed, the five-year survival rate falls to 34 percent.
Unfortunately, most men do not know about these tests, what the test numbers mean, nor do they track these values over time and most men first become aware of these tests when they themselves, or a close friend, are diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Our Mission
Our mission is to significantly increase the prostate cancer survivor rate by dramatically increasing the rate of early detection, with the objective that that no man experiences a surprise, post-metastasis prostate cancer diagnosis. We do this through awareness events around the country. Be part of one.
Integrated Prevention Program
Recent American Cancer Society research states, “Fully one-third of these [cancer] deaths are linked to poor diet, physical inactivity, and carrying excess weight."
The PCAP leverages one of America's favorite pastimes to create recreational and competitive events that simultaneously raise prostate cancer awareness and serve as programs for ongoing fitness and prostate cancer prevention.
Who We Are
The PCAP is a registered 501 (c)(3) not for profit charity, FEIN 20-4509127. Our legal name is the Prostate Cancer Survivor Project, but we changed our working name in 2007 to the Prostate Cancer Awareness Project, to better reflect our awareness and early detection mission.
From the Founder
Receiving a prostate cancer diagnosis is an intensely personal event and can have a devastating psychological impact on the recipient. The potential adverse effects of some prostate cancer treatments causes men to be reluctant to talk about their situation or to seek information from others who have gone before them. The good news is that new treatment options are significantly reducing these adverse side effects.
Our collective challenge as men is to raise awareness by creating more dialogue and information exchange between men about prostate cancer.
If you are an individual visiting our site, please feel free to provide comments and suggestions.
If you are a corporation, please consider working with us to establish a program at your organization or possibly contributing to our ongoing efforts.
If you belong to a government entity, or other non-profit, we could certainly use your support.
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We look forward to having you become part
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Sincerely,
Robert Hess
Founder/Chairman
Prostate Cancer Survivor, Class of 2003
General Disclaimer
I am not a physician, nor do we have any
physicians on staff. Information provided by The Prostate
Cancer Prevention Project is designed for informational
purposes only and is not medical advice nor should it be
used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a
disease. It reflects the personal prostate cancer
experience of the Founder. It is not a substitute for
professional care. If you have or suspect you may have a
health problem, consult your healthcare provider.
The information you will find
in the prostate cancer Blog relates to my personal
experience and my personal cancer battle plan, and contains
links to PCPP partner websites, such as the President's
Council on Physical Fitness, and other websites that I have
found to be personally useful.