In honor of my Father living with Cancer

June is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

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About the Prostate Cancer Foundation
Prostate cancer strikes one out of every six American men. The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) is the world’s largest philanthropic source of support for prostate cancer research to discover better treatments and a cure for recurrent prostate cancer. PCF pursues its mission by reaching out to individuals, corporations and others to harness society’s resources— financial and human—to fight this deadly disease.Founded in 1993, the PCF has raised more than $350 million and provided funding for more than 1,400 research projects at nearly 150 institutions worldwide. The PCF has been a pioneer in the grant making process, simplifying paperwork for grantees, leaving more time for scientific investigators to conduct needed research. The PCF also advocates for greater awareness of prostate cancer and more government resources, resulting in a twenty-fold increase in government funding for prostate cancer. In addition, the PCF’s Scientific Retreat convenes leading cancer researchers, physicians, government officials, the biopharmaceutical industry and others each year to discuss new developments and remove barriers that impede progress.Achievements:• Discovery or early development of key treatments now in clinical trials, including PSMA monoclonal antibodies and the drugs Atrasentan, Velcade and Zometa;• Development of vaccines that harness the body's immune system to kill prostate cancer cells;• Development of gene therapy approaches to selectively eliminate prostate cancer cells;• Identification of the genetic changes that may cause prostate cells to become cancerous;• Research into stopping the production or function of growth factors that help cancer cells grow;• Research into stopping the development of blood vessels that feed cancer cells, a process known as anti-angiogenesis;• Determination of the structure of the prostate cell androgen receptor, which is responsible for the growth of both normal and cancerous prostate cells;• Identification of prostate cell surface markers that can be targeted to destroy cancer cells; and• Development of analytical methods that identify the proteins in blood or the prostate that correlate to treatment effect or behavior of the cancer cell, a method known as proteomic pattern recognition.The Prostate Cancer Foundation has accomplished a great deal, but there is still much more to do. Please join us in this race to find a cure for prostate cancer.
Donations
The Prostate Cancer Foundation, formerly CaPCURE, is a 501(c)(3) organization. To donate now, use our secure online donation form or call 1.800.757.CURE (2873) . Donations may also be mailed to:Prostate Cancer Foundation1250 Fourth StreetSanta Monica, CA 90401Tax ID #95-4418411



Prostate Cancer SymptomsFor an extensive overview of what can go wrong with the prostate, read Chapter 2 "Little Gland, Big Trouble" from the book Dr. Patrick Walsh's Guide to Surviving Prostate Cancer.
If the cancer is caught at its earliest stages, most men will not experience any symptoms. Some men, however, will experience symptoms that might indicate the presence of prostate cancer, including:
A need to urinate frequently, especially at night;
Difficulty starting urination or holding back urine;
Weak or interrupted flow of urine;
Painful or burning urination;
Difficulty in having an erection;
Painful ejaculation;
Blood in urine or semen; or
Frequent pain or stiffness in the lower back, hips, or upper thighs.
Because these symptoms can also indicate the presence of other diseases or disorders, such as BPH or prostatitis, men who experience any of these symptoms will undergo a thorough work-up to determine the underlying cause of the symptoms.