Our ZERO Champion family from across the country! There are some who could not be with us we all have many things in common. How prostate cancer has made an impact on our lives. We all want a cure for prostate cancer. More education and awareness for this horrible disease.
Senators and Congress we need you to keep the funding for prostate cancer in the budget. We are asking for 100 Million, but if you have an extra 10 Million or more laying around the prostate cancer families would be more than happy to accept it for saving the men in our lives!
Another thing that we need desperately is more education and awareness so that the men are informed about the tough decisions that they will need to make. Right now the only test available for prostate cancer is the PSA. Yes there are down sides to this test. If men are educated earlier about prostate cancer they may not have to regret a decision that was made without weighing all the options before it is to late! Sadly I have had men say to me that they do not know what a prostate is or what BPH is. Or even the other treatment options available when they are diagnosed. This is where Education is key! 1in 9 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime and for African-Americans they have a greater risk of developing the disease. Veterans are also at a higher risk due to the toxic chemicals that they have been exposed to not just in Vietnam!
Please sign the Dear Colleague letter when it comes across your desk!
Wife of a Survivor of 8 1/2 years, mom of four sons, grandmother of two grandsons.
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