September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month!
Prostate Cancer Advisory Council
by Ronda Patton
1y ago
As prostate cancer is the most common genitourinary cancer treated by a urologist and by far the most visible cancer from the standpoint of public awareness, the Prostate Cancer Advisory Council team members are doing their part to increase awareness of this challenging disease. What Are Some Important Facts and Statistics About Prostate Cancer? Prostate cancer represents the most common solid organ cancer in US men and the second leading cause of cancer deaths behind lung and colorectal cancer. About 1 man in 8 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. About 1 man in 41 wi ..read more
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Introducing Dr. PSA
Prostate Cancer Advisory Council
by Ronda Patton
2y ago
Prostate cancer early detection screening aims to reduce deaths from prostate cancer by detecting cancer that may be life threatening at an early stage where it may be treated and managed effectively. To learn more, please visit Prostate Health Education Network at https://phenpsa.com ..read more
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CCRAB Summer Newsletter
Prostate Cancer Advisory Council
by Ronda Patton
2y ago
Spring CCRAB MeetingThank you to everyone who participated in the Spring 2021 CCRAB meeting. Meeting materials are available at www.ccrab. org/2021/5/spring-2021-cancer-control-research-advisory-council-general-membership-meeting. Florida Cancer Centers of ExcellenceSince March 2021, the alliance between Memorial Cancer Institute and FAU (MCI/FAU) has been recognized as a one of the five Florida Cancer Centers of Excellence. Luis E. Raez, MD, medical director and chief scientific officer, Memorial Cancer Institute, and Gregg Fields, PhD, executive director, FAU’s Institute for Human Health an ..read more
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Prostate Health Education Network (PHEN) Launches Prostate Cancer Disparity Rally
Prostate Cancer Advisory Council
by Ronda Patton
3y ago
Clergy, Political Leaders, Doctors and Patients Join PHEN to Kick-Off Rally Prostate cancer is the leading cause of cancer, and the second leading cause of cancer deaths for Black men in the U.S. The disease also has the largest racial disparity for any type of cancer for men or women. The American Cancer Society recently released estimates that new cases of prostate cancer will increase by 30% in 2021. This is more than ten times the increase for any other major cancer including lung, breast and colorectal. “We are facing an unprecedented prostate cancer crisis in this country and ..read more
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CCRAB Newsletter – Winter 2021
Prostate Cancer Advisory Council
by Ronda Patton
3y ago
1.  CCRAB Annual Report PublishedThe 2021 CCRAB Annual Report is now available online at www.ccrab.org/annual-report. 2.  Updated Florida Cancer Plan PublishedThe updated 2020-2025 Florida Cancer Plan was published in January 2021 and is now available online at: www.ccrab.org/cancer- plan. The updated Plan includes changes that were reviewed by the Council and stakeholders between October and December 2020. For more information on the 2021 updates, plan for making changes to the Cancer Plan, and selection criteria uses, go to www.ccrab.org/2020/11/florida-cancer-plan-proposed-revisio ..read more
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September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month!
Prostate Cancer Advisory Council
by Ronda Patton
3y ago
What Are Some Important Facts and Statistics About Prostate Cancer? Prostate cancer represents the most common solid organ cancer in US men and the third leading cause of cancer deaths behind lung and colorectal cancer. About 1 man in 9 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, behind lung cancer. About 1 man in 41 will die of prostate cancer. It is estimated that there will be 191,930 new cases of prostate cancer and 33,330 deaths from prostate cancer in 2020. Prostate cancer is rare before the ag ..read more
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CCRAB Newsletter – Summer 2020
Prostate Cancer Advisory Council
by Ronda Patton
4y ago
Cancer in the Time of Coronavirus On April 3, 2020, CCRAB, North Central Florida Cancer Control Collaborative, and UF Health Cancer Center hosted Cancer in the Time of Coronavirus webinar to provide information for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and providers on how to best navigate cancer treatment and survivorship during the coronavirus pandemic. Go to www.ccrab.org/covid-19 to access the webinar recording and other resources from trusted sources, such as Florida Department of Health, Tobacco Free Florida, and the American Cancer Society. CCRAB Presents at Florida Leadership Summit ..read more
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PCAC says Thank You!
Prostate Cancer Advisory Council
by Ronda Patton
4y ago
The Prostate Cancer Advisory Council wants to say Thank You to all on the front lines fighting COVID-19. You are changing lives and inspiring hope ..read more
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Should I Get Screened for Prostate Cancer?
Prostate Cancer Advisory Council
by Ronda Patton
4y ago
If you are thinking about being screened, you and your doctor should consider your personal risk factors and how you value the potential benefits and harms of screening, diagnosis, and treatment ..read more
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Florida Cancer Control & Research Advisory Council Newsletter for Summer 2019
Prostate Cancer Advisory Council
by Ronda Patton
5y ago
Click here for the Summer 2019 CCRAB Newsletter ..read more
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