Prostate Cancer Education & Awareness

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer
in men, and second only to lung cancer in the number of cancer deaths.
1 in 6 men are affected.

In the fall of 2009 the NJC foundation adopted a Prostate CancerEducationand Awareness program. the objective of this program is to develop, promote and support Prostate Cancer education, treatment and research programs in the Kansas City area and national programs endeavors, such as the Prostate Cancer foundation.

Fundraising and educational events include: the annual Father's Day 5k to Fight Prostate Cancer, and the Bloch Cancer Survivors Rally held in July, at the Blch Park near the Country Club Plaza. Other projects that we will support are the Prostate Challenge and the flhw Prostate Cancer Golf Tournament.

2nd Annual Prostate Challenge 5K, September 19, 2010 CLICK HERE

6th Annual FLHW Prostate Cancer Golf Tournament, September 24, 2010 CLICK HERE

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Prostate Cancer
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Symptoms

Different people have different symptoms for prostate cancer. Some men do not have symptoms at all. Some symptoms of prostate cancer are

     Difficulty in starting urination.

     Weak, or interrupted flow of urine.

     Frequent urination, especially at night.

     Difficulty in emptying the bladder
     completely.

     Pain or burning during urination.

     Blood in the urine or semen.

     Pain in the back, hips, or pelvis that doesn't go
     away.

     Painful ejaculation.

If you have any symptoms that worry you, be sure to see your doctor right away. These symptoms may be caused by conditions other than Prostate Cancer.

NATIONAL PROSTATE CANCER RESOURCES

American Urological Association Foundation
800-242-2383
www.urologyhealth.org
www.auafoundation.org
Dedicated to the prevention and cure of urologic diseases through the expansion of research, education, awareness and advocacy programs, including the Prostate Cancer Network.

Man to Man
American Cancer Society program
800-ACS-2345
www.cancer.org
Publishes a quarterly newsletter

National Prostate Cancer Coalition
888-245-9455
www.fightprostatecancer.org
Awareness, outreach & advocacy.

Patient Advocates for Advanced Cancer Treatments
616-453-1477
www.paactusa.org
Patient package and quarterly newsletter, an association for both patients and physicians for diagnostic and therapeutic treatments of prostate cancer.

Prostate Cancer Foundation
800-757-2873 (800-757-CURE)
www.prostatecancerfoundation.org
California-based foundation provides information online and in free publications, including "Nutrition and Prostate Cancer."

Prostate Cancer Research Institute
800-641-7274 (800-641-PCRI)
www.prostate-cancer.org
www.pcri.org
The Institute's Help Line, staffed by prostate cancer survivors and supporters, helps the patient understand his diagnosis and his treatment options with information from a variety of sources, including the Institute's medical advisory board.

The Prostate Net
201-342-3202
888-477-6763
www.prostatenet.org
Its goal is to provide credible and actionable information, using a synergistic blend of cancer survivors, renowned cancer clinicians and researchers and corporate supporters that will enable patients, their families and health professionals to partner in making the choices to assure the best chance for cure and retention of the desired quality-of-life.

Society of Urologic Oncology
www.societyofurologiconcology.org
(847) 264-5901
Website has an online member referral service

Us Too International
800-808-7866
www.ustoo.org
Education and emotional support through a network of groups and monthly newsletter.