Welcome To The California Prostate Cancer Coalition Website

The California Prostate Cancer Coalition (CPCC) is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) coalition of doctors, prostate cancer survivors (and families), nurses, support groups, and others concerned about prostate cancer in California. On this website, we have attempted to provide information and answer some of the many questions you might have regarding prostate cancer.

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A prostate cancer support group is a group of two or more people with a common interest who come together to deal with a shared concern or problem involving prostate cancer.

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What is Prostate Cancer?

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer other than skin cancer in American men. The Cancer Facts & Figures for 2023 put out by the American Cancer Society estimates that more than 26,970 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in California with about 4,090 dying from the disease.

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Prostate Cancer Topics

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 with the DRE where the doctor feels your prostate with a finger to detect any surface anomalies. This information is designed to help men understand the importance of early detection and to decide if they want to be screened for prostate cancer. Read More

Although there are many definitions of clinical trials, they are generally considered to be biomedical or health-related research studies in human beings that follow a pre-defined protocol. Clinical Trials include both interventional and observational types of studies. Interventional studies are those in which the research subjects are assigned by the investigator to a treatment or other intervention, and their outcomes are measured. Observational studies are those in which individuals are observed and their outcomes are measured by the investigators. Read More

The most crucial step for newly diagnosed PC patients is to become educated about PC. Three excellent sources are available: Publications about PC, The Internet, and Support Groups. You will find separate pages on our website for these sources. Read More

Prostate cancer treatment options include brachytherapy, chemotherapy, cryotherapy, external beam radiation therapy, radical prostatectomy, active surveillance, and seeking a second opinion. Brachytherapy involves the implantation of tiny radioactive seeds into the prostate, while chemotherapy is not commonly used for prostate cancer. Cryotherapy freezes the prostate tissues to destroy the tumor, while external beam radiation therapy uses external radiation sources. Radical prostatectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the prostate gland, and active surveillance involves regular checkups to monitor the condition. Seeking a second opinion is also encouraged to determine the best treatment option for each individual. Read more

The most important step for newly diagnosed prostate cancer patients is to become educated about prostate cancer and treatment options. Most Prostate Cancer is slow-growing and you don’t need to make a decision immediately. Read More

The most important step for newly diagnosed prostate cancer patients is to become educated about prostate cancer and treatment options. Most Prostate Cancer is slow-growing, and you don’t need to make a decision immediately.

Our goal is to help you get the answers to your questions so you can make informed decisions about prostate cancer.

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Patient Cancer Conference on Prostate Cancer

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.

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