2019 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference
This series helps patients become informed so that they can think about their care, discuss their case with their doctors and others, and join in effective informed decision-making.
Welcome To The California Prostate Cancer Coalition Website
The California Prostate Cancer Coalition (CPCC) is a coalition of doctors, prostate cancer survivors (and families), nurses, support groups and others concerned about prostate cancer in California. In this website, we have attempted to provide information and answer some of the many questions you might have regarding prostate cancer.

Anatomy of the Prostate
The prostate is a walnut-sized gland located between the bladder and the penis. The prostate is just in front of the rectum. The urethra runs through the center of the prostate, from the bladder to the penis, letting urine flow out of the body. Facts: …

Treatment Options
Brachytherapy Brachytherapy involves the implantation of tiny radioactive seeds into the prostate, guided via ultrasound. The radiation emitted from the seeds effectively kills cancer cells with relatively little harm to the …

Early Detection Is Critical
There are currently two common tests available in preventive medicine to screen for early detection of prostate cancer - the prostate specific antigen (PSA) and the digital rectal examination (DRE) tests. The PSA blood test is sometimes combined …
Helpline
CPCC now has individuals who will take questions about Prostate Cancer. These individuals are Prostate Cancer Survivors and long time members of Prostate Cancer Support Groups.
You can call these individuals between 10:00 AM and 10:00 PM Pacific Time.