The good news is that there has been an intense public focus concerning the disease. At least for those men who undergo early detection, we have drastically changed the grim statistics regarding their chance of developing an incurable cancer. Because prostate cancer is so common, more researchers are interested in finding a cure, prolonging survival, and eliminating the pain and suffering that accompanies the disease. The bad news is that men are still reluctant to declare war on prostate cancer . We haven't been able to get significant numbers of African-Americans to participate in early detection when compared to Caucasians.
Men still die seven years earlier than women, and make one-quarter as many doctor visits.
We don't have enough research dollars to effectively combat this disease. Increased research moneys will result in a rapid development of a cure. These moneys are necessary in the arena of prevention, early detection, cure of advanced disease. We need support for programs like Prostate Cancer Awareness Week. These moneys will permit us to expand successful promotional efforts, and to analyze and add to our tremendous database.