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| For the past five years, COMAPC has donated funds to the Columbus Cancer Clinic to pay for prostate cancer screenings for uninsured men. The Columbus Cancer Clinic provides helping hands to the community, assisting those affected by cancer and those wishing to be screened. |
Our 2011 Par for Life golf outing was a sell-out!!! Thanks to all of our sponsors, donors, and participants for the tremendous show of support. Save Monday, June 18, 2012, for our 7th annual outing. |
Thanks to all of our sponsors, donors, and 400+ participants for supporting the 2011 5K Run/Walk. COMAPC partnered with the Central Ohio Urology Group, the Columbus Prostate Cancer Center, and ZERO Cancer to sponsor the 2011 DASH FOR DAD 5K Run/Walk as we combined our two events into one. |
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As with all cancers, early detection is important in treating prostate cancer and improving chances for recovery. COMAPC is committed to helping all men take responsibility for their own health. Knowing more about the risks of prostate cancer, as well as detection and treatment are the first steps in controlling this disease. We do not offer medical advice, but we do encourage every man to discuss this information with his healthcare provider. More...
While no one knows the cause of prostate cancer we do know that it is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. One out of every six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. Every man should know the risks and get screened for prostate cancer. Early diagnoses can result in life saving treatment. More...
Jim's Story
Meet Jim. My prostate cancer adventure started with a physical exam in December, after my 57th birthday. I thought I had nailed my exam. My weight was as low as it had been in over 10 years; my cholesterol was about 160 and my blood pressure was 128/80. I was feeling good! Then my doctor called with the results of my blood test. He told me he didn't like the rate of change in my PSA number. More...
Bert's Story
In September, 1997, while living in New Jersey, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Like so many men, I ignored various medical symptoms for several months, until one day I found myself in the emergency room. A kidney ailment led to surgery, and subsequently to a diagnosis of prostate cancer. Those were not days I would like to relive. After surgery I settled back into my normal routine as an 'anonymous' survivor and sharing my situation with only my closest friends. More...
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