Welcome!
Prostate cancer is the most
diagnosed non-skin cancer in men and the second cause
of cancer death after lung cancer. During this year
alone 4,300 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer
in Arizona and some 700 men will die from the disease
and yet most Arizona families have a low level of
awareness to the risk of prostate cancer. We intend to
change this.
OUR MISSION
Is to improve public awareness to the
risk of prostate cancer in Arizona and to promote early
detection to avoid an advanced stage diagnosis. Many
deaths can be avoided if the cancer is detected early.
The simplest way to do this is by having your doctor
check you with a prostate specific antigen PSA) blood
test and a digital rectal examination
(DRE).
WHO WE ARE
The Southwest Prostate
Cancer Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit
organization founded in October, 1999 by volunteers and
volunteer survivors who are dedicated to make prostate
cancer a family issue in Arizona by raising public
awareness. Southwest Prostate Cancer Foundation holds
monthly meetings with presentations by guest experts on
various topics about prostate cancer. Join us at one of
these meetings and come away with a better
understanding of who we are, and why we are so
committed to bringing down the number of deaths caused
by this disease. Call 602-547-3806 for a meeting
schedule.
HOW CAN YOU HELP
Prostate cancer kills men in Arizona once
every 15 hours. Many of these deaths are unnecessary if
the cancer is diagnosed at an earlier stage. Your
donation will support our awareness program and will
provide free tests for men who have the highest risks
of developing prostate cancer. HELP US WITH YOUR
DONATIONS
or as a
VOLUNTEER
;
Did you Know?
The Southwest Prostate Cancer Foundation has
cancer survivors members and experts available to speak
at your organization or club on prostate cancer topics;
current research and the importance of getting an
annual screening test to avoid the risk of an advanced
prostate cancer diagnosis.
Be
responsible for your health!
Call 602-547-3806 today for information and
scheduling
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR UPCOMING FREE SCREENING
EVENTS
Next Free Prostate Cancer Screening is
scheduled for September 26, 2010, at Banner Thunderbird
Medical Center located at 5555 W. Thunderbird Road,
Glendale, AZ 85306. Screening is by appointment only.
Call 602-547-3806 or e-mail at swprostatecancer@aol.com
. 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.
Listen To Southwest
Prostate Cancer Foundation's Radio
Show
"Men's Health
Talk"
Every Thursday at 10:00 AM
on Radio station KXXT 1010
AM
The program will cover
a vast variety of cancers including prostate
cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer and others. In
addition discussions with health
care professionals concerning the various cancers
will be a major component of this show. You can view
the program via the internet
at:
www.familyvaluesradio.net
September 2, 2010 Program
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month; we will devote the entire month to prostate cancer issues. We will discuss education/awareness; diet, exercise, annual screening, various procedures available for men dealing with prostate cancer and last but not least spirituality. This discussion will be lead by SWPCF Executive Board members, starting with Dr. Scott Tropper, nationally known radiation oncologist and our weekly contributors Dr. Tursha’ Hamilton N.M.D, Dr. Robert Gear Jr., N.M.D. and Fred Taylor Executive Director SWPCF.
Prostate Cancer: It’s NOT just your
Father's or Grandfather's
disease!
Prostate cancer has become the most common
type of cancer among men over 40. Yet, it can be 100%
curable with early detection and treatment. Join us to
fight this killer.
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
in Arizona and the entire U.S. Help us eradicate
prostate cancer!
If your company or organization would like to help
sponsor this event:
Call (602) 547-3806 for more
info!
Southwest Prostate Cancer
Foundation Life Style
Changes
1. Education and
Awareness
2. Annual
Screening
3.
Diet
4.
Exercise
5.
Spiritually
Your family ticket to good
health.
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