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What a terrifying
statement to hear. Yet, it is estimated that
230,110 men nationwide will be diagnosed
with prostate cancer in the year 2004, and
over 17,250 of those men live in the state
of Florida.
You, the newly
diagnosed patient, along with your loved
ones, have walked through the door called
cancer for the first time. You are now in a
new "world" with a new language, new
expectations and many questions racing
through your mind.
FPCN^s goal is to
provide you with answers to some of your
questions and resource information to help
you find the answers to questions.
This is your first
experience with the language of cancer. What
are your treatment options? You have just
been bombarded by a series of options from
your physician; you can^t remember all the
details and what the pros and cons are for
each option. Perhaps you don^t have the
money for some of the medicines prescribed
by your physician. You may have insurance
questions regarding treatments, medicines,
therapies, or help for your spouse. What if
you only have one car for transportation in
your family? How do you get transportation
assistance?
How do you find a
support group of men who have faced the life
changes you are facing; and who can help you
understand that you are not alone? How do
you find more information about this
disease? Where does your spouse or partner
turn for support?
As you step through
this door called cancer, start the journey
with us. We will introduce you to cancer
terminology, increase your awareness of the
disease, educate you on your options and
support you and your loved ones.
The Florida Prostate
Cancer Network is dedicated to the thousands
of men and their loved ones who have been
affected by prostate cancer. FPCN is a
Florida-based, nonprofit 501C(3),
survivor-based organization, Federal Tax
Number 59-3545266. FPCN is funded through
individual contributions, foundation, and
corporate grants and memberships. FPCN does
not receive any government funding. We are
dedicated to educating the public about the
extent and impact of cancer in our state and
to reducing cancer mortality and morbidity
in Florida through early detection, access
to state-of-the-art treatment, and
education.
Yours
Truly,
Russ Sloan,
FPCN Chairman and Prostate Cancer Survivor |
