Although the man in your life will find a degree of comfort in knowing that prostate cancer is considered a slow-growing cancer, it is not a diagnosis to take lightly. Let me share with you some of the powerful truths recently published in medical journals and by The American Cancer Society.

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• The good news is that most men diagnosed with prostate cancer will live with prostate cancer and die of something else entirely. (about 1 in 41 will die of pc)
   

• The average age for diagnosis is about 66 years old
   

• The treatment plan you consider should take into account whether the prostate cancer is an aggressive form or a slow-growing form
   

• Psychological well-being. Anxiety, depression and other psychological issues around the diagnosis, and treatment affect most men to some degree. Standard care does not typically address this.

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As you probably know, doctors cannot offer a cure, but will present a variety of treatment options. All too often, newly diagnosed men will quickly agree to ‘cut it out’ and submit to invasive surgeries. These can have serious short- and long-term side effects that are potentially physically and psychologically debilitating. Encourage your loved one to take the time to make an informed decision and to seek a second opinion. He may be reluctant to open-up and talk with his family and friends about his fears. 

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And it’s perfectly understandable that you might be reluctant as well. The diagnosis of prostate cancer in a man we love can be devastating. You may feel overwhelmed, powerless, vulnerable and fearful. You are not alone.

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Tony is living with prostate cancer. And that means I am too. We are not medical professionals,
but because prostate cancer is a part of our journey, and funding research for a non-invasive
cure is our mission, we created this website as a resource for you and to share the latest lab
developments of the GLIPR1 Protein Therapy for the cure.

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We are also happy to share our personal experiences with you, as well as our phone
numbers if you care to talk. Tony can be reached on his cell at 713-376-1950 or by email at
Tony@TPCR.org. I can be reached on my cell at 281-513-4009 or by email at Susan@SIR.HOUSE