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
The next Anual Free Prostate Cancer Screening
will be held during the September 2012 Prostate
Cancer Awarness Month.
Over 192,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year and 30,000 of those will not survive.
With early detection survival rates are over 90%!!
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center & Southwest Prostate Cancer
Foundation sponser a one day FREE screening.
They provide a Prostate Specific Antigen ("PSA") or blood test and a Digital
Rectal Exam ("DRE"). Both exams are VITAL to best determine your
prostate health.
The 2011 free screening has been held. If you haven't had your yearly exam,
don't wait until the fourth Saturday of September 2012. Make an appointment with your
Doctor as soon as possible.
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
This
Weeks Program
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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